Full course description
Course summary:
Creative thinking and innovation are vital components in both our personal and professional lives. While some people seem to be simply bursting with creativity, others find it a struggle to think outside the box. If you fall into the latter category, it is important to understand that boosting your creative and innovative abilities takes practice. Recognizing and honing your own creative potential is a process.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Identify the difference between creativity and innovation.
- Recognize your own creativity and build a creative environment.
- Explain the importance of creativity and innovation in business.
- Use individual and group techniques to help generate creative ideas.
- Implement creative ideas.
Recommended background:
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course topics include:
- Creativity & Innovation
- Creativity & Innovation in the Workplace
- Creative Techniques
- Building Creativity in a Team
- Putting It All Together
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, using content from Velsoft.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.