University of Sydney - Creative Thinking and Innovation
- Offered byCoursera
- Public/Government Institute
Creative Thinking and Innovation at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Creative Thinking and Innovation at Coursera Highlights
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Quizzes and assessments
Flexible schedule
Creative Thinking and Innovation at Coursera Course details
- Creative thinking is one of the most important skills in future work environments
- Whether you are working in a large organisation, creating own startup, or looking for new opportunities in life, in this course learner will learn how to practice creative thinking to come up with innovative ideas
- The course provides learner with simple tips and techniques to nurture and practice creative thinking skills
Creative Thinking and Innovation at Coursera Curriculum
What is creativity?
Welcome to the course
What is creativity?
Creativity in the creative arts and beyond
Creative thinking in practice - industry case study
How to navigate the MOOC
Overview of assessments and activities
Sources of creativity in business
Does school kill creativity?
Activity - Multiple uses for one object
The value of lateral thinking
The power of creativity
Activity - Finding examples of creative action in your environments
Module 1 recap
Module 1 quiz
What is innovation?
What is innovation?
How creativity drives innovation in physics and beyond
Innovation in practice - industry case study
Introduction to Module 2
Approaches to stimulate innovation
Myths of innovation
The need for responsible innovation
How creativity drives innovation in mathematics
Activity - Developing an innovative business idea
Module 2 recap
Module 2 quiz
How creative thinking can lead to innovation
The link between creative thinking and innovation
Building the right mindset
How Nobel laureates in medicine make breakthrough discoveries
Leading through creative thinking and innovation
Tips for using creative thinking and innovation in practice - industry case study
How to complete the peer assessment activity
Introduction to Module 3
Need some inspiration?
The failure of success
The art of insight
Why Nobel Prize winners are often creative polymaths
Peer review assignment instructions
Wrap up and stay connected!
Thank you and acknowledgments
Module 3 quiz
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