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Innovation Courses

Innovation courses can help you learn design thinking, creative problem-solving, and prototyping techniques. You can build skills in brainstorming, iterative testing, and user-centered design, which are crucial for bringing new ideas to life. Many courses introduce tools like ideation software, project management applications, and collaboration platforms that facilitate teamwork and streamline the innovation process.


Popular Innovation Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Financing Biotech Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Laws, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Innovar

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Business Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Social Impact, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Value Propositions, Health Policy, Business Modeling, User Research, Project Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Document Management, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Image Analysis, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular innovation courses

  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Financing Biotech Innovation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Innovar: Arizona State University
  • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
  • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
  • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia

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