Creative Thinking

Creative Thinking is the ability to perceive the world in new ways, find hidden patterns, make connections between unrelated phenomena, and generate innovative solutions. Coursera's Creative Thinking catalogue teaches you how to break away from conventional thought patterns, cultivate curiosity, and embrace ambiguity to generate original ideas. You will learn techniques for brainstorming, lateral thinking, and problem-solving, as well as how to foster a creative mindset in personal and professional environments. You'll also explore the role of creativity in fields like art, science, technology, and business, and learn how to use creative thinking to overcome challenges and drive innovation.
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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    872 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    686 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    100 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    780 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Crisis Management, Creative Thinking, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Curiosity, Ideation, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    369 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    842 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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