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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 Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, Communication, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing the New Product Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Product Management, Market Research, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Innovation, Product Requirements, Target Market, Mockups, Wireframing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Customer Insights

    Build toward a degree

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Intellectual Autonomy

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Deep Learning with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Store, Problem Management, Program Development, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Productivity, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication, Assertiveness

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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Human Factors, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

    4.3
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Managing the New Product Development Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intellectual Autonomy: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch: IBM
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS

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