Welcome to Be Your Best Creative Self, the second course in the Personal Development for Professional Success Specialization.
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Be Your Best Creative Self
University of Colorado BoulderAbout this Course
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
What you will learn
How to reliably attain and nurture a creative state
How to brainstorm using four effective and reliable processes
How to define and promote your personal brand
How to work successfully with others as a creative professional
Skills you will gain
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Beginner Level
Approx. 21 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Colorado Boulder
CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
7 hours to complete
Module 1: Creativity and Effective Brainstorming
In this module, students will learn about both the practice and nurturing of the creative state. Students will also learn four reliable ways to brainstorm.
7 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
14 videos
A little about your instructor.2m
What does "creative" really mean? 2m
Avoid falling for the left brain/right brain myth.2m
Creativity is a practice.2m
Confidence builds momentum and momentum builds confidence.1m
Know when and where to work.2m
Here are four ways to get moving.1m
Make a list to make progress.2m
Tell a story.2m
Start a conversation.1m
Devour your world.2m
Revision is creative.1m
Talent matters, not things.2m
4 readings
Why Take This Course?10m
The Left Brain, the Right Brain, and Points-in-Between15m
Creative Exercises2m
Making a List to Make Progress2m
1 practice exercise
Quiz: About creativity10m
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Your Personal Brand
In this module, students will learn how to apply the concepts of branding toward successfully presenting themselves to others.
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 15 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
8 videos
Stand out.1m
People like good people.1m
Everything you make should reflect everything you believe.2m
Great products deserve great packaging.1m
Become a chameleon.1m
Catch mistakes before your clients do.2m
Growth is a choice.1m
1 reading
Everything You Do Matters2m
1 practice exercise
About branding30m
11 hours to complete
Module 3: Working with Others
In this module, students will learn how to work with others. The lessons here will teach students the importance of honesty, communicating clearly , dealing constructively with criticism, and avoiding common workplace "traps."
11 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 25 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
12 videos
Everyone talks.1m
Give them dreams, not keepsakes.1m
Taking criticism is the job.1m
Reading people is impossible.1m
With practice you can avoid most traps.4m
If you must, surrender, but never give up.2m
No one likes to be bullied.2m
Do unto others.57s
Nothing teaches like teaching.2m
Never stop growing.1m
Whenever you can, make work fun!2m
4 readings
Are You a Trap?3m
The Mood Board1m
Intentional vs. Accidental Growth2m
Top Ten Tips for Creative Professionals2m
1 practice exercise
About working with others30m
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