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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 California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Business Strategies, Prioritization, Open Mindset

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Performance Tuning, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Performance Analysis, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creative Thinking, Persistence, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Persona Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Customer Insights, User Research, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Kanban Principles, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aprender

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Performance Tuning

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Initiative and Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Data Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe Photoshop CC: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Optimize Agentic AI: Algorithms for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Agile Development: University of Virginia
  • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
  • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University

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