Free Online Business Innovations Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Maryland, College Park

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a transformative journey as you learn how to innovate and bring your ideas to life in the marketplace. This course, offered by Coursera, is tailored for budding entrepreneurs who want to master the innovation process—from initial concept to successful market entry. Gain valuable insights into strategy development, portfolio management, and more.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Entrepreneur Marketplace

Coursera

University of Virginia

Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación (Coursera)

Business

Este curso te introduce al poderoso método del pensamiento de diseño, una herramienta esencial para la innovación en cualquier campo. Aprenderás a descomponer problemas complejos, generar soluciones creativas y aplicar estrategias efectivas para implementar tus ideas. Ideal tanto para profesionales como para emprendedores que buscan impulsar el cambio.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Entrepreneurship Business Strategy

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy (Coursera)

Business

Dive into the world of protecting business innovations with our course 'Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy'. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to use strategic planning as an effective tool for safeguarding your unique ideas, products, or processes when traditional legal protections like patents, copyrights, and trademarks are not feasible. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding the power of strategy can give your business a significant advantage.

Apr 27th 2026

4 Weeks

Strategy Business Strategy Business Innovations

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark (Coursera)

Business

Discover how to effectively use trademark laws to protect your company's unique products, designs, processes, and business models. This course, offered by Coursera, provides a thorough understanding of intellectual property rights (IPR) and their impact on innovation development and society.

Apr 20th 2026

4 Weeks

Business Strategy Business Innovations Trademark

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Patent (Coursera)

Business

Discover the essential steps to safeguard your innovative ideas with our 'Protecting Business Innovations via Patent' course on Coursera. Designed for beginners, this practical program equips you with a blend of legal, engineering, and commercial insights to navigate the patent process effectively. Through engaging lectures and real-world case studies, you'll gain a clear understanding of how patents can protect your business innovations.

Apr 20th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Startup Business Innovations

Coursera

Macquarie University

Creating Innovation (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Embark on a journey into the world of innovation with 'Creating Innovation', a specialized course series designed to unlock your potential for creating impactful solutions. This Coursera offering dives deep into what drives true innovation, exploring its roots in human creativity and how it thrives within complex global networks. Over six weeks, you'll learn about planning for innovation, market strategies, and the critical role of innovation in addressing 21st-century challenges. Perfect for professionals seeking to disrupt their industries or anyone curious about the creative process.

Jan 13th 2025

5-12 Weeks

Network Innovation Creativity

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics Capstone (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey through the Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics Capstone. This course is designed for learners who wish to apply economic concepts to information analysis, develop analytics hypotheses, value information assets, and explore innovative ways to monetize data. Ideal for those looking to harness the potential of business analytics in today's digital economy.

Apr 22nd 2024

4 Weeks

Strategy Big Data Accounting

Coursera

Saint Petersburg State University

Commercialization of innovation activity results (Coursera)

Business

Unlock the secrets to successfully bringing innovative ideas to market with our Commercialization of Innovation Activity Results course. This unique offering from Coursera in partnership with StPetersburg Electrotechnical University ETU ‘LETI’ will equip you with essential knowledge in patent law, innovation management, and effective marketing strategies for intellectual property commercialization.

Aug 1st 2022

5-12 Weeks

Business Business Strategy Commercialization

Coursera

Saint Petersburg State University

Startups in open innovation (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a journey into the world of startup development with our 'Startups in Open Innovation' course. Designed for beginners and advanced learners alike, this course explores the cutting-edge strategies of globalisation, crowdsourcing, and open-source innovation to help you launch and grow your startup effectively.

Aug 1st 2022

5-12 Weeks

Innovation Startup Digital Technology