MICROCREDENTIAL PROGRAMME "CORE SKILLS": Creative Thinking
lifelong learning
Saarland University (Germany)
Online
Katharina Kessler
English
Summary
In today's world, you need more than just specialised knowledge - this is where (key) skills come into play! They help you to assert yourself in your studies and in your future and to develop personally. Whether it's managing your time better, resolving conflicts skilfully or learning to work scientifically - these are all skills that you need now and in the future! You can learn these and many other skills with Compass, Saarland University's key skills programme. Free from curricular constraints, choose the workshops that interest you and receive the UdS key competences certificate at the end. Students must complete 30 hours of workshops from the core skill programme and write a portfolio to receive 3 ECTS.
Description
Creativity and the ability to think creatively are in demand in almost every professional field. According to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for higher cognitive skills, especially creativity, in the world of work will increase by almost 10% by 2030. It is therefore advantageous to know the creativity process and to train creativity.
In this seminar, participants will receive an introduction to creativity methodology. It is aimed at anyone who no longer just wants to have their ideas in the shower but would like to generate them systematically. Important thought patterns and “training tools” such as “10 a day”, “Yes, and” and “Brainwriting” are taught in practical exercises. The course is in English, but questions can be asked in German.
Learning objectives:
- Session 1, 4.11.2025 18:00-21:00 CET : The participants know the basics of creativity.
- Session 2, 11.11.2025 18:00- 21:00 CET: Participants apply methods to activate their creativity.
- Session 3, 18.11.2025 18:00-21:00 CET: Participants apply methods for generating ideas.
- Session 4, 25.11.2025 18:00-21:00 CET: Participants know methods for evaluating ideas and apply them.
The additional asynchronous units serve to deepen the training.
To earn 3 ECTS, you must complete 30 hours of workshops from the core skill programme and write a portfolio. New workshops will be offered each semester; the 30 hours can be distributed across several semesters.
Enrollment Closed
Open only to T4EU students
3
4 Days
04 November 2025
25 November 2025
13 Oct - 31 Oct 2025
