• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Creative Thinking

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


  • 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, Process Development, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Development, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Design Thinking for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Experience Design, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, User Feedback, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Requirements, Problem Solving, Product Testing

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Ideation Process

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Solution Design, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, User Research, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Business Solutions, Process Design, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cloud-Based Integration, Information Systems, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Persona Development, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, User Feedback, Product Testing

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Informed Consent, Medical Records, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Foster a Culture of Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Thinking, Curiosity, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Business Risk Management, Collaboration, Risk Appetite, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Business Planning, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Thinking, Operating Budget, Strategic Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Marketing Planning, Selling Techniques, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Planning, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Data Ethics, Teaching, Decision Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Generative AI, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Human Learning, Analytical Skills, Curriculum Development, Machine Learning

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (933) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Agile Retrospective: Kaizen with Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Prioritization, Action Oriented, Telecommuting, Agile Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Team Motivation, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Continuous Improvement Process, Driving engagement, Team Building, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Visionary, New Product Development, Teamwork, Action Oriented, Strategic Planning, Persistence, Usability, Value Propositions, Overcoming Obstacles, Overcoming Objections, Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
1…91011…287

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

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: 28DIGITAL
  • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
  • The Ideation Process: University of Minnesota
  • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Foster a Culture of Innovation: Harvard Business Review
  • Leadership for Everyone: Harvard Business Review
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
  • Agile Retrospective: Kaizen with Scrum: Packt

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok