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9 Best Ideation Courses on Coursera

We compared 9 Ideation courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $79.00. 6 come from a named university or institution, including University of Maryland, College Park, Arizona State University and Michigan State University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
9
Price range
$49.00 – $79.00
Providers
Coursera
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 9 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "ideation" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    This Specialization is designed for aspiring and active product leaders seeking to pursue careers in product management, product design, and related roles. Through five practical courses, you will learn the fundamentals...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here University-backed

    Professional Skills: Creative Thinking

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Fuel your innovation with powerful tools to unlock new ideas. Learn to think creatively in real-world situations through a course designed for flexible, hands-on learning. Creative thinking is more than a skill — it's a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Offered by Michigan State University

    This specialization is a guide to creating your own business. We will cover a progression of topics necessary for successful business creation including: mindset, ideation, planning, action and strategy. Rather than just...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Master's Degree University-backed

    Managing the New Product Development Process

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course covers the product development process in detail. With the opportunity defined, learners begin with ideation techniques such as Design Thinking to create new product concepts. Learners define the tools to cre...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Human-centered design is an approach that focuses on human needs, goals, and experiences to frame problems, develop solutions, and coordinate resources. Through a series of videos, activities, and reflection, learners wi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Offered by University of Virginia

    Welcome Designers! In this course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, we will introduce you to the design thinking process. It is a project-based course in which you will identify a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Offered by Adobe

    Whether you're a designer, educator, or business professional, this course offers a practical and inclusive introduction to AI-enhanced creativity. You’ll explore how generative AI differs from traditional machine learni...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Offered by Coursera

    This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of business innovation. It explores the importance, types, and methods of innovation, and introduces a unique model to identify and seize new...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

    Offered by Fundação Instituto de Administração

    This innovative program encompasses a diverse range of content, covering ideation, business model development, and entrepreneurial strategies. Learners can expect to cultivate a mindset of innovation, acquire skills in p...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Ideation Courses on Coursera compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Product Ideation, Design, and Management Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $79.00 View →
2 Professional Skills: Creative Thinking Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
3 How to Start Your Own Business Coursera Michigan State University $49.00 View →
4 Managing the New Product Development Process Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
5 Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $49.00 View →
6 Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration Coursera University of Virginia $49.00 View →
7 AI Foundations for Creativity Coursera Adobe $49.00 View →
8 Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy Coursera Coursera $49.00 View →
9 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset Coursera Fundação Instituto de Administração $49.00 View →

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