About this course: 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

Created by: The Pennsylvania State University

Taught by: Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design
Taught by: Dr. Darrell Velegol, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Taught by: Dr. Jack V. Matson, Professor Emeritus
Department of Enviromental Engineering
Taught by: Elizabeth Kisenwether, Assistant Professor
Engineering Design
Taught by: John Bellanti, Dr.
Taught by: Dr. Armend Tahirsylaj

Commitment	3-5 hours/week
Language	English, Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified)
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.4 stars Average User Rating 4.4See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

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!

4 videos

WEEK 2

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...

9 videos

Graded: Failure Resume Assignment

Graded: Shoe Tower Assignment

WEEK 3

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 th...

9 videos

Graded: Creative Style Estimation Assignment

Graded: Idea Generation Techniques Assignment

Graded: Paradox of Structure Assignment

Graded: Creative Diversity Assignment

WEEK 4

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 developi...

7 videos

Graded: Excellence/Measuring Your Creative Output

Graded: Life Ring Assignment

WEEK 5

Value Creation

How can you take your ideas and use them to create value? In this module, you will use the change equation (D x V x I = Change) to understand factors in big, impactful change. We will also show you the value of creating a memorable, lasting impression, symbol,...

7 videos

Graded: Change Equation Assignment

Graded: Social Entrepreneurship Assignment

Graded: Action Map Assignment

WEEK 6

Change

Creativity and innovation involve many types of change, from small to large, incremental to radical, and slow to fast. In this last module of the course, you will become familiar with, and increase your awareness of, processes of change, so you can understand ...

6 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Action Plan Assignment

Graded: Field Trip Assignment

FAQs

How It Works

Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

Help from Your Peers

Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

Certificates

Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.

Creators

The Pennsylvania State University

Founded in 1855 as Pennsylvania's only land-grant university, The Pennsylvania State University combines academic rigor with a vibrant campus life. A nationally recognized Research-I institution, Penn State teaches students to be leaders with a global perspective. Supporting not only the citizens of our Commonwealth, Penn State engages in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners in the United States and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.4 out of 5 of 283 ratings

Great work with the motivation on the students at the balance of my spirit and CENTER, between family and work.

It was really awesome for energati

It is an excellent course with a lot of tools you can use to keep innovating in your company

I highly recommend this course. In a short period of time this course taught me the skills needed to innovate, and most importantly, not to be afraid of failing. My toolkit is full and all I need to do now is to start using the tools to bring a change in the way I work and create an impact in the lives of the people I work with.

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