Innovation Courses and Certifications

Policy for Science, Technology and Innovation

8 reviews

This course will examine the science and technology innovation system, including case studies on energy, computing, advanced manufacturing and health sectors, with an emphasis on public policy and the federal government’s R&D role in that system

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

268 reviews

Learn how to deliver greater value through Agile solution targeting and theory of constraints that unleash your team's innovative potential.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life

138 reviews

Understanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities.

• FutureLearn
• 7 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Design Thinking and Peak Performance - Stanford Innovation Masters Series

Stanford University offers a short webinar on leveraging millennial insights for innovation, bridging generational gaps, and improving products and services.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Project-Based Work - Your Key to Innovation

Stanford University's webinar, under an hour, teaches how Project-Based Work fosters innovation, led by John Warren, VP at IPS Learning.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Andreas "Andy" Bechtolsheim: The Process of Innovation - Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture

Learn about the process of innovation from Stanford's Andreas "Andy" Bechtolsheim, founder of Sun Microsystems and Arista Networks, in a 1-2 hour lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Business Model Transformation and Innovation

Stanford University offers a short webinar on business model transformation and innovation, featuring insights from The Fung Group's century-long success story.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Invent the Future II - Stanford Startup School

Learn from Alan Kay, a pioneer of personal computing, in this under 1-hour material from Stanford University, focusing on tools for mind improvement.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Build the Right It - Alberto Savoia of Google

Learn from Google's Innovation Agitator, Alberto Savoia, in this Stanford seminar. Gain insights on reframing innovation challenges and strategies to avoid failure using rapid-prototyping.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Innovation Driven by Sustainability Seminar

Explore Stanford's seminar on sustainability-driven innovation, featuring Lime's co-founder Brad Bao. Learn how socially responsible companies can succeed. Less than 1-hour workload.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Innovate Faster and Better During COVID-19

Stanford University offers a short webinar on fostering innovation and creativity during crises, with techniques to energize remote teams and generate new ideas.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Fight Over the Law of Software APIs and Stories from Electronic Frontier Foundation

Explore the legalities of software APIs with Stanford University's seminar. Understand the impact of copyright laws on innovation, especially for smaller entities, in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Innovation and Creativity Management

6 reviews

Turn ideas into successful products and services by learning how to drive innovation and creativity in your company.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

1165 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create unique value through technological innovations with this 4-week course from the University of Illinois. Gain skills in strategic decision-making, analytic research, and team management.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Innovation Leadership

Learn what it takes to become an innovation leader in the 21st Century from former Medtronic Chair & CEO Professor Bill George, as he teaches you the concepts, tools and practical tips needed for innovation leadership.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)