

Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Certificate Program Overview
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1 Take Leading for Creativity, Storytelling for Influence, and Cultivating Creative Collaboration
While courses can be taken in any order, we recommend completing Leading for Creativity first.
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Leading for Creativity
Learn to scale creative problem solving from Tim Brown, Chair of IDEOCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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- $699
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Storytelling for Influence
Craft a narrative to motivate and inspireCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
- $599
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- $599
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Cultivating Creative Collaboration
Tap into diverse perspectives to foster creative thinkingCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
- $599
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- $599
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2 Receive and Share Your Certificate
After completing the courses, you’ll receive your Foundations in Creative Leadership certificate of completion via email as a downloadable PDF within 1-2 weeks of completing the final required course. Certificates are configured for uploading and sharing on LinkedIn.
Commonly Asked Questions
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Course OrderWhile courses can be taken in any order, we recommend completing Leading for Creativity first.
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Completion TimeThe program takes between 3-4 months to complete if courses are taken consecutively. However, there is no deadline for certificate completion.
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Certificate RequirementsIf you've completed any courses in the Advanced Design Thinking certificate program, or if you've previously earned your Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate, all count toward your certificate of completion.
Certificate Program Requirements

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Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Certificate Program“I can directly trace my ability to shatter silos in my organization to IDEO U courses. The courses have helped me better communicate what's in it for the people I work with, and greatly helped in my capacity as a brand architect where I helped build the company, advised the CEO, and led all critical culture and brand building matters.”
Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Certificate Program“With the lessons and guidance from IDEO U courses, I've been able to help my team (and others outside it) collaborate in more creative ways to create solutions for our customers. We've introduced rituals that have helped us all share our inspiration and connect the dots in new and unexpected ways.”
Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Certificate Program"These courses make you reflect and make practical changes in the way you lead and interact with others. I love how the learning experience is designed, it gives opportunities for all learning styles.”
Foundations in Creative Leadership Certificate
Certificate Program“The courses have motivated me to continue on an exciting creative leadership learning journey, and to practice skills that will motivate and energize others. Our world NEEDS this!”
The IDEO U Learning Experience
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Our courses engage you through stories, expertise, and humor. Each lesson has a series of 3-5 minute videos that explain the why, what, and how of a specific topic. Plus we bring everything to life through case studies from around the globe.
Our courses engage you through stories, expertise, and humor. Each lesson has a series of 3-5 minute videos that explain the why, what, and how of a specific topic. Plus we bring everything to life through case studies from around the globe.
Reflect
Our learning experiences have a variety of reflective activities to help you make the connections to your specific work challenges. Reflection is one of the most effective ways to deepen your professional impact.

Try
In order to develop new skills, you need to try them out through repeated practice and exposure to new contexts. Our courses provide opportunities to try out new behaviors online and through real-world projects.
Share
Knowledge is constructed through interaction with others—which is the foundation of our cohort experience. It’s through sharing and discussing with qualified teaching leads and a global peer network that you build greater understanding.
See
Our courses engage you through stories, expertise, and humor. Each lesson has a series of 3-5 minute videos that explain the why, what, and how of a specific topic. Plus we bring everything to life through case studies from around the globe.
Try
In order to develop new skills, you need to try them out through repeated practice and exposure to new contexts. Our courses provide opportunities to try out new behaviors online and through real-world projects.
Reflect
Our learning experiences have a variety of reflective activities to help you make the connections to your specific work challenges. Reflection is one of the most effective ways to deepen your professional impact.
Share
Knowledge is constructed through interaction with others—which is the foundation of our cohort experience. It’s through sharing and discussing with qualified teaching leads and a global peer network that you build greater understanding.