The Personal Creativity course is designed to help the learner discover, develop, and apply creativity in practical and meaningful ways. Drawing on tools and exercises from Adrian Brown’s Creativity and Innovation, the course explores how creativity emerges at the individual level and how it can be intentionally strengthened. Learners practice proven creative techniques—such as mind mapping, SCAMPER, DO‑IT, random input, and vertical and lateral thinking—to generate ideas and address organizational and everyday challenges more effectively.
Module 1: The Foundations of Personal Creativity
Introduces the concept of personal creativity and explores how creativity originates within individuals. Learners examine the psychological and practical foundations of creativity and identify key characteristics that influence creative potential.
Module 2: Creative Thinking Styles
Focuses on understanding different modes of thinking, including vertical (logical) and lateral (innovative) thinking. Learners explore how right‑ and left‑brain processes contribute to creative problem solving.
Module 3: Creative Tools & Techniques
Explores practical creativity tools drawn from Adrian Brown’s Creativity and Innovation. Learners practice applying techniques such as mind mapping, SCAMPER, random input, and DO‑IT to generate and refine ideas.
Module 4: Applying Creativity to Organizational Challenges
Demonstrates how personal creativity can be applied to real‑world and organizational challenges. Learners practice using creative tools to generate solutions, improve innovation, and address complex problems.
Module 5: Measuring & Sustaining Creativity
Examines the challenges of measuring creativity and assessing creative output. Learners explore evaluation approaches and strategies for sustaining creativity over time in both personal and professional contexts.
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Describe the foundations and characteristics of personal creativity
Distinguish between vertical (logical) and lateral (creative) thinking
Explain the purpose and benefits of common creative tools
Apply creativity tools such as mind mapping, SCAMPER, DO‑IT, and random input
Use creative thinking techniques to address real‑world and organizational challenges
Assess the complexities and limitations of measuring creativity
Certificate of completion
This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.