About this Course

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Let’s keep making history together - over and over!
In 2013 and 2014, over 200,000 people from more than 190 countries came together in this MOOC to explore creativity, innovation, and change.

What did we DO?
We discovered creative uniqueness through Creative Diversity.
We used Intelligent Fast Failure to build innovative skills.
We applied CENTER principles to drive personal change.
And we implemented value creation skills to initiate lasting change.

That was CIC 1.0 and CIC 2.0, and it was a BLAST!

Now we’re back - and even better than before - with some new faces and fresh ideas to help you develop your creative potential, so you can enhance and transform your business, your community, and your personal life.
This is CIC On-demand … we’re ready to ROCK … AND we are always open!

Recommended Readings
Innovate or Die - Jack Matson: http://amzn.to/14Wed0V
CENTER - Darrell Velegol: http://amzn.to/17rLzXJ

Learner Career Outcomes

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got a tangible career benefit from this course

25%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Approx. 28 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Chinese (Simplified)

Learner Career Outcomes

67%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

25%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 28 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Chinese (Simplified)

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

1

Week 1

3 minutes to complete

Welcome to CIC!

Welcome to Creativity, Innovation, and Change (CIC)! In this introductory module, we welcome you to the course and inspire you with videos that introduce you to Penn State and get your creative muscles warmed up! Dive in and get started!

3 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 3 min)

2 videos

CIC Team Dance1m

Bring Friends to CIC!1m

Week

2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

CIC Mindset & Innovation Toolbox

Creativity, innovation, and change require a unique mindset and collection of mental tools. In this module, we will introduce you to the CIC mindset and to Intelligent Fast Failure (IFF) as a powerful tool for innovating. First, you will learn how to alter the way your brain works to produce ideas in the process called Mind Warping. Next, you will act to change your life and the world around you by fully using your own uniqueness. Finally, you will do what is considered impossible starting with little or no knowledge and few resources. Easy, right? Try it and see!

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 23 min)

9 videos

Introduction to IFF2m

Idea Journal4m

Wild Mind2m

Mind Warping1m

8th Muda3m

Life as Continuing Experiment3m

Bold Acts of Defiance Exercise35s

Change2m

Shoe Tower Assignment44s

Week

3

Week 3

9 hours to complete

Understanding Creative Diversity

Welcome to the world of creative diversity! In this module, you will discover that creativity comes in many different shapes and sizes, each of which is equally important in solving the world’s problems. Specifically, you will learn about four key variables that define and describe creative diversity, including your creative style and your creative level. You will also learn how creative diversity impacts the ideas you generate and how you make use of them, as well as how to recognize and appreciate the creative diversity of others around you.

9 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 42 min)

9 videos

Introduction2m

Creative diversity7m

Creative Style Estimation Exercise1m

Creative Divergence5m

Ideation Evaluation Techniques4m

The Paradox of Structure3m

Critical Problem Solving Process4m

SAP Design Thinking Jam6m

Creative Diversity Application5m

Week

4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

CENTER Model

In this module, you will learn about the 6 practices of the CENTER model, which stands for Character, Excellence, owNership, Tenacity, Entrepreneurship, and Relationship. Each practice will move you closer to realizing the ideas you are generating and developing using the tools you’ve learned so far! To top things off, you will design your Life Ring with a partner and take your first action steps toward projects and ideas you are passionate about.

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 32 min)

7 videos

Character4m

Entrepreneurship6m

OwNership2m

Tenacity4m

Excellence3m

Relationships3m

Life Ring Assignment5m

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