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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.


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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

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    28DIGITAL

    Mastering Digital Twins

    Skills you'll gain: Product Design, New Product Development, Business Process, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Investments, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Art History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategies, Innovation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Innovation, Team Building, Collaboration, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Communication, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership and Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Strategic Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Optimizing Diversity on Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

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

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    IBM

    Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

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

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

  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Mastering Digital Twins: 28DIGITAL
  • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership and Disruption: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Optimizing Diversity on Teams: University of Pennsylvania
  • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park

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