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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 Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.8
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    737 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

    4.6
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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Design Thinking, Electronic Media, Design Software, Creativity, System Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    718 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Communication, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Types of Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

    4.7
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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Consulting, Management Consulting, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Algorithms, Performance Metric

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London

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