Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Modern Business Strategy and Innovation Specialization

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Modern Business Strategy and Innovation Specialization

Innovate, Decide, and Lead with Confidence.

Master the mindsets and strategies to drive innovation and make sound decisions in business.

Instructor: Madecraft

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build the habits and strategies to sustain creative momentum.
Explore business ethics and AR/VR applications.

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Taught in English

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Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Madecraft

Specialization - 3 course series

This Specialization covers how to apply augmented and virtual reality to real business challenges, navigate complex moral dilemmas using a structured decision-making framework, and break through obstacles to sustain creative momentum and productivity.

Learners will develop the strategic thinking, ethical reasoning, and personal effectiveness skills needed to embrace emerging technologies, make principled decisions, and drive results in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

By the end, you'll be equipped to apply practical tools and frameworks that prepare you to innovate, lead with integrity, and sustain momentum in your professional life.

Applied Learning Project

Learners apply their skills through hands-on projects that challenge them to evaluate real business scenarios, from identifying AR/VR use cases in their own industry to working through ethical dilemmas using a structured obligations framework.

Each project bridges conceptual learning with practical application, building the strategic instincts and decision-making habits needed to act with confidence in modern business.

Strategies to Get (And Stay) Unstuck

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Build prioritization skills and habits to cut through competing ideas and make consistent progress.
Grow your creative confidence by reframing self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and perfectionism.
Optimize your time and energy using proven frameworks to achieve peak performance and flow.

Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Recognize moral dilemmas and apply a principled reasoning process to navigate competing obligations with confidence.
Build a practical ethical vocabulary to analyze professional situations with clarity and precision.
Use a five-step obligations framework to identify competing duties and arrive at defensible decisions at work.

Transform Your Business with Augmented and Virtual Reality

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Distinguish AR, VR, and XR technologies and identify the platforms and infrastructure that make each viable for business deployment.
Apply VR and AR to real business contexts, evaluating how immersive technology drives ROI across training, marketing, and collaboration.
Design AR and VR strategies grounded in experience economy principles and build a data-backed commercial case for XR investment.

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Frequently asked questions

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.