Free Online Innovation Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

ESSEC Business School

Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a journey to develop essential entrepreneurial skills with 'Basics of Entrepreneurship: Thinking and Doing' on Coursera. This course is designed for individuals seeking to cultivate a mindset that thrives on challenges and transforms them into opportunities. Whether you're looking to start your own business or enhance your professional capabilities, this program will equip you with the tools needed to navigate risk and uncertainty effectively.

Oct 12th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial Thinking

Coursera

University of Maryland, College Park

Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a journey of entrepreneurial innovation with our course 'Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship'. This course is designed for those who dream of turning their ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you're just starting out or have an existing venture, this program will equip you with the skills to identify and develop groundbreaking business opportunities.

Oct 5th 2026

4 Weeks

Business Innovation Management

Coursera

École des Ponts ParisTech

Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications (Coursera)

Sci: Chemistry Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences

Dive into a four-week journey with experts from Total, Europe's leading bitumen provider. This course will equip you with the knowledge to effectively use bitumen in roadworks and explore innovative applications that ensure sustainability and durability. Learn how to optimize bitumen usage for better roads and discover new perspectives on this versatile material.

Oct 5th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Energy Chemistry

Coursera

University of Cape Town

Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation'. This 6-week course is designed for individuals eager to make a positive impact in their communities. Whether you're new to social innovation or looking to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to address complex societal issues.

Oct 5th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Innovation Entrepreneurship

Coursera

Arizona State University

Innovar (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Este curso introductorio te introduce a los conceptos fundamentales de innovación empresarial. A través de lecciones interactivas, aprenderás a identificar oportunidades de innovación, a desarrollar procesos innovadores y a aplicar estrategias efectivas para implementar nuevas ideas en tu organización.

Oct 5th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Innovation Creativity Creative Thinking

Coursera

Northeastern University

Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation (Coursera)

Business

Join Northeastern University's short-form course 'Value Creation: The Carlson-Polizzotto Method' on Coursera, where you'll learn from the masters of innovation Curtis Carlson and Len Polizzotto. This course is designed for those who want to drive real value in their careers and projects, leveraging a proven method that has shaped technologies like Siri and HDTV.

Oct 5th 2026

1 Week

Business Innovation Entrepreneurship

Coursera

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social (Coursera)

Business

Sumérgete en el mundo del emprendimiento social con nuestro curso interdisciplinario. Aprende a definir e implementar un modelo de negocio con una misión social al frente. Desde la gestión de proyectos hasta la creatividad y comportamiento humano, este MOOC te brinda las herramientas necesarias para desarrollar tu propio proyecto transformador.

Oct 5th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship

Coursera

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Innovación Educativa (Coursera)

Education

Sumérgete en el mundo de la innovación educativa con nuestro curso diseñado para que aprendas a identificar y aplicar las últimas tendencias en enseñanza. Desde flipped classroom hasta gamificación, este curso te brinda herramientas prácticas para mejorar tu metodología pedagógica.

Oct 5th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Innovation Gamification Design Thinking

Coursera

University of Virginia

Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of design thinking with 'Experiencing Design'. This course, crafted by the experts at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, takes you through an immersive experience designed to deepen your understanding and practice of design thinking. From Immersion to Learning in Action, this course is structured to help you unlock your creative potential and become a true design thinker.

Oct 5th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Design Thinking Strategic Thinking