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Using Creative Problem Solving

Learn how to solve everyday problems using creativity with this online course about hands-on creative problem solving.

What’s the difference between a free course and an upgraded course?

Free:

  • Access to the course for its duration + 14 days, regardless of when you join (this includes access to articles, videos, peer review steps, quizzes)
  • No certificate

Upgraded:

  • Unlimited access to the course, for as long as it exists on FutureLearn (this includes access to articles, videos, peer review steps, quizzes)
  • A Certificate of Achievement when you complete the course

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Using Creative Problem Solving

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Explore creative problem solving for daily life and in the workplace

In a world that seems to be changing faster than ever, problem-solving skills are essential - but traditional approaches are not always enough. On this course you’ll explore creative problem solving, discovering how creativity and different approaches can help you in daily life and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.

You’ll learn through doing. You’ll be encouraged to have fun with discussions and assignments. We’ll look at how you can apply creative problem-solving skills in multiple contexts - whether at home, work, or in social situations.

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • 3 hours per week
  • FREE online course
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When would you like to start?

  • Date to be announced

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone looking to boost their confidence when it comes to problem-solving, you don’t need any previous experience of the topic.

Who will you learn with?

Sirirat Lim

Sirirat Lim

Sirirat teaches creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. She graduated from the University of Cambridge and is now living and teaching in Taiwan. She speaks six languages.

Who developed the course?

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) was originally founded in Shanghai in 1896 and was re-established in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 1958.

What’s the difference between a free course and an upgraded course?

Free:

  • Access to the course for its duration + 14 days, regardless of when you join (this includes access to articles, videos, peer review steps, quizzes)
  • No certificate

Upgraded:

  • Unlimited access to the course, for as long as it exists on FutureLearn (this includes access to articles, videos, peer review steps, quizzes)
  • A Certificate of Achievement when you complete the course

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Get extra benefits, upgrade this course. For $54 (+ shipping) you'll get:

Unlimited access

Upgrading will mean you get unlimited access to the course.

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  • Take the course at your own pace
  • Refer to the material at any point in future

If you’re taking a course for free you have access to the course for its duration + 14 days, regardless of when you join. If you upgrade the course you have access for as long as the course exists on FutureLearn.

Certificate of Achievement

Upgrading means you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement when you complete the course.

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  • Prove your success when applying for jobs or courses
  • Celebrate your hard work
  • Display on your LinkedIn or CV

To receive a Certificate of Achievement you need to mark 90% of the steps on the course as complete.

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