Solve Anything
Creatively
We believe the world needs more creative leaders.
IDEO U is an online school where anyone can unlock their creative potential through design thinking and collaboration.
Upcoming Multi-week Courses
Gain deeper insights into customer needs and develop stronger solutions.
September 6 – October 22
ENROLL TODAY
Get tangible by generating ideas, experimenting, and iterating to help others experience your vision of the future.
November 8 - December 17
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Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, inspire others to follow your lead, and connect with diverse audiences.
September 6 – October 15
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Learn how to build a culture of creativity, scale design thinking, and create breakthrough solutions.
September 6 - October 15
ENROLL TODAY
Upcoming Schedule
Start this class anytime
September 6–October 22, 2017
November 8-December 17, 2017
September 6–October 15, 2017
September 6–October 15, 2017
November 8-December 17, 2017
November 8-December 17, 2017
Is IDEO U for Me
For Individuals
Build skills that enable you to uncover and act on the the unmet needs of your customers. Whether you’re starting your own venture or creating value within an organization, our approaches will help you work smarter and achieve results more quickly.
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For Teams
Are you looking for new ways to get your team inspired about your customers? Learn methodologies that give your team a common language for innovation and work together towards breakthrough ideas and solutions.
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Creativity is an essential skill for leaders trying to make a difference. Yet developing the ability to think and act creatively remains a thorny challenge. While there's a hunger for skill development, elevating creative confidence doesn't happen via traditional modes of executive education.
—Tim Brown, CEO IDEO
What Our Learners Are Saying
Insights for Innovation provided a robust overview of human-centered design approaches. I was particularly inspired by the ‘immersing in empathy’ examples for going beyond traditional interviews.
—Sarah Faulkner, Founder/Principal
I'm developing a new motorcycle and business plan based on what I learned.
—Daryl Villanueva, Founder & Chief Designer