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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Finance, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies, Analysis, Business Process Automation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      794 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Social Network Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI and Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Science, Supervised Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Team Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative thinking courses

    • GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovar: Arizona State University
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • AI and Climate Change: DeepLearning.AI
    • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
    • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
    • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University

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