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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Productivity, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    ★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation

    ★ 4.9 (796) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, New Product Development, Product Design, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurial Finance, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    ★ 4.7 (146) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Risk Mitigation, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Prioritization, Proposal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Future Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, User Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Research, Product Improvement, Ideation, Planning, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Literacy, Music, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited)

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Collaboration, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Drive Engagement, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Positivity, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Self-Motivation

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Decision-Making Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management, Culture Transformation

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    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

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Future Thinking: Packt
  • Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice: Michigan State University
  • Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited): Packt
  • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL

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