Applied Creativity:
The Future of Work
Adapt, Innovate + Thrive
Increase Your Creative Thinking Potential
On-Demand + Self-Paced
Welcome Message
Navigating the Course
Course Overview + Expectations
Goal Sketching + Baseline Quiz
(re)Define Creativity
The History of Creativity
Creative Intelligence
Creativity + The Future of Work
A Creative Identity
Chapter Review + Reflections
Foundations Quiz
A Creative Environment
The Importance of Play
Power of the Pause
Curiosity + Continuous Learning
A Prototyping Mindset
Empathy as a Tool
Review + Reflect
A Creative Culture and Mindset Quiz
Understanding Applied Creativity
Redefine Resources
Repurpose
Forced or Random Associations
Question Storming + Brainstorming
Limits + Constraints
Chapter Review + Reflections
Techniques Quiz
Course Review + Retake Baseline Quiz
Accountability + Motivation
Next Steps
Final Words
The ability to think creatively and adapt to change is increasingly necessary. There's agreement these skills are needed, but how do you acquire them?
This course equips you with the tools and techniques needed to enhance your creative thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability—skills that help you adapt to advances in tech and the need for more human connection.
By applying what you learn to real-world scenarios, you’ll not only grow personally and professionally but also position yourself as a valuable asset in any setting.
Plus, upon completion, you’ll earn a certification that you can proudly display on your LinkedIn profile, showcasing your commitment to continuous growth and innovation.
Enhanced Creative Thinking: Master creative problem-solving through mindset shifts, prototyping, and empathy exercises, empowering you to tackle challenges with innovative solutions.
Practical Application: Learn actionable techniques like goal sketching and empathy-driven strategies that you can immediately apply to real-world scenarios in both personal and professional settings.
Stronger Emotional Intelligence: Boost your emotional intelligence and collaboration skills by understanding different perspectives, making you a more effective leader and team player.
Adaptability and Resilience: Build confidence in navigating change by embracing play, continuous learning, and curiosity, essential for thriving in the future workplace.
Holistic Growth: Achieve personal and professional growth by integrating creative thinking into all areas of your life, driving both fulfillment and career advancement.
This course is designed to help professionals from all fields tap into their innate creative thinking abilities and apply them in various aspects of work and life. Whether you're a visionary in a creative field or a tactician in a more analytical role, this course will expand your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and adapt in today’s rapidly changing world. No prior experience in creativity or innovation is required—just a willingness to explore and grow.
The Applied Creativity course is not just about learning concepts—it's about transforming the way you think and approach challenges. By the end of the course, you'll have practical tools, techniques, and a mindset that you can apply immediately to enhance your professional performance, foster innovation, and enrich your personal life. Past students have reported a significant increase in their creative confidence and their ability to generate and implement new ideas.
The course is designed to be flexible to fit your schedule. Each lesson includes a video, a thorough summary, and exercises that you can complete at your own pace. On average, videos range from 2-10 minutes each, and the exercises may take 5-20 minutes to complete. But you can adjust this based on your own pacing and availability. Since all lessons are pre-recorded and accessible at any time, you can learn whenever it’s convenient for you.
No special tools, materials, or art making are required! The course is designed to be accessible with just your computer and an internet connection. You'll only need a pen and paper of your choice to take notes and do the exercises. There may be optional reading materials or articles recommended to enhance your learning, which you can access online.
Each chapter ends with a brief quiz to help reinforce the information you've acquired and to ensure you’re on track. Additionally, you’ll take a self-perceived creative thinking capacity quiz at the beginning and end of the course to measure your growth.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a certification in Applied Creativity and the Future of Work, which you can proudly add to your LinkedIn profile as a credential. This certificate demonstrates your commitment to professional growth and your ability to apply creative thinking in various contexts.
The course is designed to be highly practical, with each lesson offering tools and techniques that can be applied immediately in your career or personal life. Previous students have successfully used these skills to enhance their problem-solving abilities, lead innovative projects, and adapt to changes in their work environments. You’ll be equipped to apply your creative thinking skills in any situation that requires fresh ideas and new solutions.
Yes! After completing the course, you can continue to grow your creative thinking skills through 1:1 coaching, or by joining the Applied Creativity Network. This program offers twice-monthly group coaching sessions, open office hours for spot coaching, and quarterly live trainings on using creative intelligence in various aspects of work and life. This ensures that your learning and growth don’t stop once the course is over.