Online Class: Innovative Thinking

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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21Exams &
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716Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
Course Description
Welcome to "Innovative Thinking" where you will find ways to change your mindset, transform your ideas, and begin to look at the world in a new way. In twelve lessons you are invited to examine and investigate, analyze and synthesize characteristics of innovative thought and action.
Develop innovation skills, learn about different types of innovation and the key factors to make your organization an innovative place to work and grow new ideas. Leaders will discover how to implement these skills into the workplace, to train employees, and to assess the effectiveness of these changes.
Individuals will explore personal issues that stand in the way of more creative and innovative thinking. This course will guide each person toward new ventures, exciting pathways and supply methods for development of your natural strengths in exciting ways.
After taking "Innovative Thinking" you will feel the passion to take the next step in your career. After taking "Innovative Thinking" you will know how to lead others toward more success through different thought paths. Innovative thinking is essential to success in your personal life as well as your business. Get the skills, develop your confidence and become a more interesting person.
Goals and dreams don't happen without working to make them happen. Make this a first step in creating your future. Gain the knowledge and expertise you will need to move to a higher realm in your personal life or in your career, or in your organization. Protect your mind from becoming stagnate by grasping the skill of "Innovative Thinking."
- 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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