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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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

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    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Data Import/Export

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

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    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines

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    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development

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    IESE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Program Implementation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership

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    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Persistence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Courage, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Journals

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

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    Institute for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

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