Professional Skills: Creative Thinking
Fuel your innovation with powerful tools to unlock new ideas. Learn to think creatively in real-world situations through a course designed for flexible, hands-on learning.
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
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$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
3 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
Creative thinking is more than a skill — it's a mindset that can transform the way you approach problems in work and life. This self-paced course, developed by Dr. Brent Scholar of the ASU College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, empowers you with strategies, resources, and tools to overcome mental blocks and generate original solutions. You’ll explore practical techniques like mind mapping, group ideation, and curiosity-driven inquiry—then put them to use in interactive exercises.
Whether you're facing everyday challenges or driving innovation at work, this course will help you grow your capacity to think outside the box, solve everyday challenges, and drive innovation in your workplace.
Key Benefits:
- Build confidence in your ability to innovate
- Unlock your imagination and problem-solving potential
- Apply creative techniques in solo and group settings
- Identify and overcome common thinking blocks
- Explore the neuroscience and psychology behind creativity
What’s Included:
- Step-by-step creative exercises for individual and group use
- Mind mapping and brainstorming techniques with visual aids
- Exploration of cognitive biases that inhibit creativity
- Application prompts and ungraded discussion tools
- Downloadable infographics to reinforce key creative concepts
Course Modules
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Certificate program
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Who this course is designed for
- Professionals in any industry seeking to improve problem-solving skills
- Managers and team leaders aiming to foster innovation
- Individuals transitioning careers or facing new challenges
- Anyone looking to think more flexibly and imaginatively in the workplace
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify and remove barriers to creativity
- Apply mind mapping and brainstorming techniques
- Develop and evaluate creative solutions individually or in teams
- Use structured methods to foster innovation and idea generation
- Strengthen self-awareness and group collaboration in creative processes
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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