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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design and Product, Business Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, IT Security Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Robotics, Automation, Real Time Data, Emerging Technologies, Interoperability, Data Security, Integration Testing, Cloud Services, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Marketing Automation, AI Product Strategy, Project Design, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Problem Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Diagram Design, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Benefits Administration, Innovation, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Product Development, Content Creation, Innovation, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Innovation, Virtual Teams, Business Strategy, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks