Creativity, Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Creative problem solving is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s workplace – valued across industries and sectors for its role in driving innovation, success and job satisfaction. Entrepreneurs, leaders, managers and employees alike need the ability to spot opportunities, generate fresh ideas and develop practical solutions that can be trialled and implemented effectively.

This interactive six-week course will help you recognise and develop your own creative skills, equipping you with the tools to approach challenges in new and innovative ways. You’ll learn how to identify complex problems, overcome common thinking biases and apply a structured, evidence-based process to generate and refine practical solutions – modelled on design-thinking activities such as ideation and prototyping.

Through hands-on activities and collaborative work, you’ll explore creative tools and techniques that you can put to immediate use – whether you’re improving processes, developing strategies or tackling a specific project in your professional context. By the end of the course, you’ll produce a final report to consolidate your learning, providing a clear plan for applying these skills to your own context.

Guided by a top University of Cambridge academic, the course offers a fantastic opportunity for professional development – helping you think differently, unlock new ideas and solve problems effectively. With the option to continue your journey through expert mentoring after the course, this is your chance to build creativity into your toolkit and take it forward with confidence.

This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 48 hours of learning. Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. Cambridge Advance Online accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.