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    Explore ideation techniques for generating creative ideas. Learn methods like brainstorming, mind mapping, and prototyping to foster innovation.

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      University of Minnesota

      Predictive Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Project Design, Applied Machine Learning, Solution Design, Machine Learning, Brainstorming, Trend Analysis, Design Thinking, Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Sprint Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Tree Maps

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, Persona Development, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Causal Inference Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, A/B Testing, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Statistical Inference, Business Priorities, Data Ethics, Prioritization, Project Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Service Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Product Development, Design, Case Studies, User Feedback

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Web Analytics, User Interface (UI)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design Specifications, Persona Development, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Ideation, Animations

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Predictive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
    • Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
    • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
    • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Causal Inference Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan

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