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Creative Problem Solving
This course is part of Career Development
Instructors: Tammy McAllister
150,434 already enrolled
12 modules
Learn the fundamentals.
30 -40 hours to complete
Spread over 2 to 3 weeks
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
★★★★☆ 4.8
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About the Course
This course is designed to provide the learner with a working knowledge of creative problem solving.
In the past few decades, psychologists and business people alike have discovered that successful problem solvers tend to use the same type of process to identify and implement the solutions to their problems. This process works for any kind of problem, large or small.
The Creative Problem Solving course will give participants an overview of the entire creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, analyzing data, and identifying resources will be covered throughout the course.
Course Objectives:
- Understand problems and the creative problem solving process
- Indentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving
- Identify the importance of defining a problem correctly
- Identify and use four different problem definition tools
- Write concrete problem statements
- Use basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutions
- Evaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group voting
- Perform a final analysis to select a solution
- Understand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solution
- Understand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine it
- Understand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutions
- Evaluate and adapt solutions to reality
- Course Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Test
- What is a Problem?
- What is Creative Problem Solving?
- What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process?
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Understanding Types of Information
- Identifying Key Questions
- Methods of Gathering Information
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Defining the Problem
- Determining Where the Problem Originated
- Defining the Present State and the Desired State
- Stating and Restating the Problem
- Analyzing the Problem
- Writing the Problem Statement
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Identifying Mental Blocks
- Removing Mental Blocks
- Stimulating Creativity
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Brainstorming Basics
- Brainwriting and Mind Mapping
- Duncker Diagrams
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- The Morphological Matrix
- The Six Thinking Hats
- The Blink Method
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Developing Criteria
- Analyzing Wants and Needs
- Using Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Doing a Final Analysis
- Paired Comparison Analysis
- Analyzing Potential Problems
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Identifying Tasks
- Identifying Resources
- Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Planning the Follow-Up Meeting
- Celebrating Successes
- Identifying Improvements
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
- Words from the Wise
- Lessons Learned
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Everything You Need to Know About the Course
Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
The course typically takes 30-40 hours to complete, depending on your pace. The program is spread over 12 modules and can be completed in 3 weeks at 3 hours per week. You can also take the course at your own pace with flexible scheduling.
Yes, this course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals transitioning into self-employment. It covers the fundamentals, as well as advanced strategies, to help you at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
In this workshop, you will learn how to start, manage, and grow a successful business. Topics include business planning, market analysis, employee management, securing financing, marketing strategies, and business growth techniques.
Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
There are no specific prerequisites. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or already running a business, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tools.
Yes, you will have access to the course materials and resources even after completion, so you can refer back to them as needed.
To enroll, simply visit the course registration page, fill out the form, and select your preferred payment option. You will receive immediate access to the course materials upon enrollment.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund.
Yes! The course is designed with flexibility in mind. You can complete the modules at your own pace and choose a schedule that works for you.
