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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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    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Business Writing

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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, WordPress, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, User Story, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Mockups, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Ethics, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Product Development, Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, User Research, Usability, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, User Flows, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Persona Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Professional Networking, Communication, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Expense Reports, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI: Adobe
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success: IBM
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals : Creo Incubator
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania

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