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      U

      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Priorities, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using AI to Expand Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CentraleSupélec

      On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Teamwork and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Centered Design, Persona Development, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Business Workflow Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative thinking courses

    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Using AI to Expand Creativity: University of Michigan
    • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
    • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia

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