Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The program "Diving into Radical Creativity" is designed to provide essential skills for the modern workplace, focusing on developing radical creativity at individual, team, and organizational levels.

Program Description

This course is ideal for changemakers in all areas of life, offering insights into why radical creativity is important and how to apply it across multidisciplinary fields of innovation, including business, technology, art, and design. Engaging assignments invite participants to reflect and participate in real-life activities, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Schedule and Teaching Time

• The course is continuously ongoing.
• It is self-paced, allowing participants to learn at their own speed.

Topic and Form of Learning

• The topic of the course is Creativity and Future.
• The form of learning is online, providing flexibility and accessibility.

Provider and Level

• The program is provided by Aalto University.
• It is classified as an intermediate-level course.

Credits and Fee

• The course offers 3 ECTS credits.
• It is free of charge, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

Application Period

• There is no application needed, as the course is open and available for all interested individuals.

Target Group and Prerequisites

• The course is meant for all individuals interested in enhancing their creativity.
• It is particularly useful for those who lead organizations aspiring to more innovativity and for changemakers.

Course Description and Topics

The course covers various aspects of radical creativity, including:

• Radical creativity for individuals
• The process of radical creativity
• Radical creativity in organizations
• Leading for radical creativity
• The impact of radical creativity

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Learn methods for fostering creativity and radical creativity at both individual and organizational levels.
• Understand techniques for leading change.
• Be introduced to systems thinking and systems change.

Course Content and Structure

• The content is science-based and easy to understand, featuring topical case studies across technological innovation, arts, design, and multidisciplinary breakthroughs.
• Engaging assignments encourage both reflection and hands-on exercises.
• Participants can earn 3 study credits and receive a course badge for each of the 5 subsections.
• Completing 3 study credits is estimated to correspond to about 10 working days.

Further Information

The course can be explored at the participant's own pace and in the order of their interests. It examines why radical creativity is essential and how it drives paradigm-shifting innovations.