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Creative Thinking Courses

Creative thinking courses can help you learn brainstorming techniques, problem-solving strategies, and innovative design principles. You can build skills in idea generation, critical analysis, and collaborative creativity. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, design thinking frameworks, and creativity exercises that facilitate the application of these skills in various contexts.


Popular Creative Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Marketing in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, MarTech, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Advertising, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Brand Management, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Trustworthiness, Machine Learning, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Retail Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Business, Market Share, Customer Analysis, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Forecasting, Data Processing, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Auditing, Auditors Report, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit Planning, External Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Reporting, Quality Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Meaningful Interface Animation for UX

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Creative Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Style Guides, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative thinking courses

  • Marketing in the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Designing Agentive Technology: AI for Human Support: Packt
  • Retail Strategy: Analyze, Design & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI
  • Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing Meaningful Interface Animation for UX: Packt
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google
  • Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks: Dartmouth College

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