Imagination Courses and Certifications

Feeling and Imagination in Art, Science, and Technology

Explore the interplay of emotion and creativity across art, science, and technology, examining how human nature shapes innovation and meaning in diverse fields.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

How to Maximise Your Imagination - With Martin Reeves

Discover a six-step process to harness imagination, spark new ideas, and explore its untapped potential in science, tech, and beyond. Learn to systematically cultivate creativity and innovation.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

World Within - Living in the Fictionalized World

Explore the power of fiction in shaping our reality and enhancing our lives. Discover how embracing imagination can lead to personal growth, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Ignite Imagination - Protecting Creativity Throughout Life

杨帅分享想象力如何改变他的人生，从数学低分到成为创新领袖。他强调保护和培养儿童想象力的重要性，以解决中国创新力不足的问题。

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Acting Training Project

9 reviews

Comprehensive acting training covering facial expressions, voice, speech, body language, characterization, emotions, and improvisation for aspiring performers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

6 reviews

Unlock your innate creativity through awareness, inspiration, and action. Develop problem-solving skills, explore creative environments, and learn to evaluate ideas effectively.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Poetry

Discover your poetic voice through memory, imagination, and sensory exploration. Craft unique styles, find inspiration, and build a personal collection while exploring various forms and occasions.

• BBC Maestro
• 5-6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Storytelling

Craft mesmerizing stories, from finding compelling ideas to world-building. Master narrative structure, inventive language, and writing techniques across various disciplines.

• BBC Maestro
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Thinking

Leverage your imagination and curiosity to think creatively! Find outside-the-box solutions to even your toughest challenges.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Futures Thinking

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore futures thinking techniques to imagine scenarios, ask strategic questions, and make informed decisions. Gain tools for innovative problem-solving and strategic planning in uncertain times.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making creativity and innovation happen

8 ratings at OpenLearn

The trailer below explores one aspect that will be covered in the course: the paradox of choice. 

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

Explore the neural foundations of imagination, free will, and morality. Examine brain changes, decision-making processes, and the origins of human ethics and goodness.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Libertarian Free Will

Explore philosophical and neuroscientific perspectives on Libertarian Free Will, examining arguments and evidence for its existence while delving into the neural basis of imagination and decision-making.

• Coursera
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

The Museum of Modern Art

Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

1248 ratings at Coursera

Discover interactive strategies to engage with art, fostering creativity and empowering students through analysis, reflection, imagination, and connection-building activities.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn to Draw From Your Imagination - Step by Step

838 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to take ideas from your head and draw them on paper

• Udemy
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course