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.

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Ingenuity, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Creative Thinking, Culture, Hospitality and Food Services, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Proofreading, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Peer Review
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Production Planning, Content Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Storytelling, Content Creation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Business Ethics, Journalism, Behavioral Economics, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Collaboration, Financial Modeling, Creative Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Brainstorming, Presentations, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Technical Management, Ideation, Open Mindset, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Cognitive flexibility, Photo Editing, Music, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IIT Bombay
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, User Research, User Centered Design, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Process Design, Interviewing Skills, Prototyping, Persona Development, Software Development, Product Management, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks