Welcome to "Idea Generation Techniques," the fourth course in the Mastering Creative Problem Solving series. This immersive experience empowers you with practical, repeatable methods to generate bold ideas and develop innovative solutions with clarity and creativity.
You’ll build a diverse creative toolkit that enables you to break conventional thought patterns and approach problems from new angles. These techniques help teams and individuals alike move beyond stale brainstorming into structured ideation that truly delivers results.
With hands - on methods like mind mapping, SCAMPER, and random stimuli, you’ll gain creative confidence and a system to continuously generate original and actionable ideas.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
Brainstorming and Mind Mapping
Master techniques to rapidly expand ideas and visualize conceptual connections perfect for organizing thoughts and fostering team collaboration.
SCAMPER Technique
Learn to reimagine and reinvent by systematically applying seven creative prompts: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse.
Random Stimulus Method
Introduce unexpected inputs to provoke surprising insights, dissolve mental blocks, and generate novel ideas from unusual connections.
📦 What’s Included
Engaging Audio Deep Dives & Text lessons walkthroughs of top ideation techniques
Interactive templates for each idea generation strategy
Downloadable study guide, mind map canvases, SCAMPER grids, and stimulus trigger cards
Case studies on product design, marketing innovation, and problem - solving breakthroughs
Bonus: Daily idea prompt tracker and creativity warm - up workbook
👤 Target Audience
Product teams, designers, and entrepreneurs creating new concepts
Creative professionals seeking structured tools for ideation
Leaders facilitating innovation workshops or strategic planning sessions
Anyone facing a mental block or in need of fresh perspectives
✅ Requirements
No creative background necessary just an open mind and curiosity
Willingness to experiment and stretch your thinking
A project, challenge, or opportunity ready for exploration
🎓 Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your creative problem - solving fluency great for innovation roles, portfolio development, and team skill - building.
🌐 Part of the Mastering Creative Problem Solving Learning Path
This course gives you the ideation tools to begin shaping powerful solutions:
Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
Developing a Creative Mindset Overview
Problem Identification and Analysis
Idea Generation Techniques
Idea Evaluation and Selection
Developing Creative Solutions
Overcoming Creativity Blocks
Collaboration and Team Problem Solving
Applying Creative Problem Solving in Real Life
Each module equips you to move from abstract insight to innovative action.
🚀 Start Generating Ideas That Matter
The future belongs to those who can think differently. Let’s unlock your idea engine.