Course Summary
Be Your Best Creative Self is a course designed to help individuals unlock their creative potential and develop a creative mindset. The course covers various techniques and strategies to enhance creativity, improve problem-solving skills, and overcome creative blocks.Key Learning Points
- Explore various creative processes and techniques
- Develop a creative mindset and overcome creative blocks
- Identify and overcome common obstacles to creativity
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a creative mindset and approach to problem-solving
- Explore various creative processes and techniques
- Overcome common obstacles to creativity
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Open-mindedness to explore new ideas and techniques
- Willingness to experiment with creative processes
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Creative Problem Solving
- The Science of Creativity
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Description
Welcome to Be Your Best Creative Self, the second course in the Personal Development for Professional Success Specialization.
Knowledge
- H​ow to reliably attain and nurture a creative state
- H​ow to brainstorm using four effective and reliable processes
- H​ow to define and promote your personal brand
- H​ow to work successfully with others as a creative professional
Outline
- Module 1: Creativity and Effective Brainstorming
- Welcome to Be Your Best Creative Self
- A little about your instructor.
- What does "creative" really mean?
- Avoid falling for the left brain/right brain myth.
- Creativity is a practice.
- Confidence builds momentum and momentum builds confidence.
- Know when and where to work.
- Here are four ways to get moving.
- Make a list to make progress.
- Tell a story.
- Start a conversation.
- Devour your world.
- Revision is creative.
- Talent matters, not things.
- Why Take This Course?
- The Left Brain, the Right Brain, and Points-in-Between
- Creative Exercises
- Making a List to Make Progress
- Quiz: About creativity
- Module 2: Your Personal Brand
- Identity matters.
- Stand out.
- People like good people.
- Everything you make should reflect everything you believe.
- Great products deserve great packaging.
- Become a chameleon.
- Catch mistakes before your clients do.
- Growth is a choice.
- Everything You Do Matters
- About branding
- Module 3: Working with Others
- Be good, but be easy.
- Everyone talks.
- Give them dreams, not keepsakes.
- Taking criticism is the job.
- Reading people is impossible.
- With practice you can avoid most traps.
- If you must, surrender, but never give up.
- No one likes to be bullied.
- Do unto others.
- Nothing teaches like teaching.
- Never stop growing.
- Whenever you can, make work fun!
- Are You a Trap?
- The Mood Board
- Intentional vs. Accidental Growth
- Top Ten Tips for Creative Professionals
- About working with others
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users have praised the course for its practical exercises and hands-on approach to creativity.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content that inspires creativity
- Practical exercises that help develop creative skills
- Expert instructors with extensive experience in creative fields
- Flexible schedule that allows for self-paced learning
- Access to a community of like-minded learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be challenging, particularly those who are new to creative fields
- Limited feedback provided on creative assignments
- Some users have found the course to be too basic for their skill level
- Occasional technical issues with the Coursera platform
- No certificate or accreditation offered upon completion of the course