Online Class: Innovative Thinking
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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21Exams &
Assignments -
765Students
have taken this course -
7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
Unleashing Your Creative Genius: The "Innovative Thinking" Odyssey
Step into the vibrant universe of "Innovative Thinking," a transformative course curated meticulously to unfurl the boundless power of your mind. We beckon you to a universe where convention meets creativity, where boundaries blur to birth brilliance. Over an immersive twelve-lesson journey, we challenge you to dismantle the familiar and embrace the extraordinary.
Every groundbreaking idea, every revolutionary product, and every industry-shifting service began as a flicker of thought in an imaginative mind. With "Innovative Thinking," we empower you to be the mastermind behind tomorrow's innovations.
Here's a glimpse of what awaits:
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The Innovation Landscape: Embark on a panoramic tour of the vast and varied world of innovation. Understand its multifaceted nature, from incremental changes to disruptive shifts.
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Innovation Ecosystems: Dive deep into what makes organizations breeding grounds for pioneering ideas. As a leader, be the torchbearer who illuminates the path to a culture that values and nurtures innovation.
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The Roadblocks Within: Often, the most formidable barriers to innovation are internal. Confront and conquer personal inhibitors that stifle creativity, ensuring you’re consistently at your innovative best.
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A Leader's Guide: Learn to infuse your leadership with an innovative spirit. Guide your teams, stimulate groundbreaking ideas, and build an environment where creativity is the norm, not the exception.
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Self-Discovery and Empowerment: Tap into the reservoir of your innate strengths, refining them to amplify your innovative capabilities. Discover pathways that resonate with your passion and drive.
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Innovation as a Way of Life: Innovation isn't just for the boardroom. Integrate it into every facet of your existence. From personal pursuits to professional endeavors, reimagine every journey with an innovative lens.
The post-course transformation promises to be palpable. With a rejuvenated mindset, you'll be poised to navigate challenges with newfound creativity. Your leadership will be characterized by an invigorating energy, propelling those around you towards higher echelons of achievement. And personally? Prepare to rediscover yourself, as you embrace change, challenge convention, and champion creativity.
Because at its core, "Innovative Thinking" isn’t just a course. It’s a clarion call to every dreamer, every leader, every individual. It's an invitation to break the mold, to redefine boundaries, and to etch an indelible mark on the annals of innovation.
Dare to dream. Dare to disrupt. Dare to define the future. Equip yourself with the formidable weapon of "Innovative Thinking" and architect a tomorrow brimming with potential. After all, greatness isn't just about reaching destinations; it's about charting paths unknown. Join us, and let's co-author the future!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: What Is Innovation All About?
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
- Complete: Notebook Activity
- Assessment: Exam 1
Lesson 2: Three Main Types of Innovation
- Lesson 2 Video
- Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Tools and Exercises to Increase Innovation
- Lesson 3 Video
- Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 3
Lesson 4: Idea Champions, Idea Incubators, New Venture Teams, and Skunk Works
- Lesson 4 Video
- Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 4
Lesson 5: How to Develop Innovative Thinking Skills
- Lesson 5 Video
- Assessment: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Ten Ways to Generate Ideas
- Lesson 6 Video
- Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 6
Lesson 7: Five Ways to Narrow Down Ideas
- Lesson 7 Video
- Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Steps to Further Refining Ideas
- Lesson 8 Video
- Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Key Factors for an Innovative Organization
- Lesson 9 Video
- Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Lesson 10: 15 Barriers to Organizational Innovation
- Lesson 10 Video
- Assessment: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Implementation and Assessment of Innovative Ideas
- Lesson 11 Video
Lesson 12: Characteristics of Innovative Managers
- Lesson 12 Video
- Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
- Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
- Assessment: Exam 12
- Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define what innovation is.
- Describe three main types of innovation.
- Describe tools and exercises to increase innovation.
- Recognize idea champions, idea incubators, new venture teams, and skunk works.
- Summarize how to develop innovative thinking skills.
- Describe ten ways to generate ideas.
- Describe five ways to narrow down ideas.
- Summarize steps to further refining ideas.
- Determine key factors for an innovative organization.
- Describe 15 barriers to organizational innovation.
- Describe implementation and assessment of innovative ideas.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "I really enjoyed delving into innovation and the underlying requisites for achieving innovation." -- Richard E.
- "This course was very useful and informative. Thank you!" -- Onika M.
- "Thank you. It was a great course." -- Kolleen D.
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