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Creative Thinking Training Course

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Course Overview:

Creative Thinking Training Course is designed to unlock participants' creative potential and provide them with the tools and techniques to approach problems from different angles, generate fresh ideas, and foster a culture of innovation. Through hands-on activities, brainstorming sessions, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to think creatively, break free from conventional thinking patterns, and apply creativity in problem-solving and decision-making.

Course Duration:

5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Professionals in roles requiring problem-solving and innovation

  • Managers and team leaders seeking to enhance creativity within their teams

  • Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to foster a creative work environment

  • Anyone looking to improve their creative thinking skills

  • Employees in fields like marketing, product development, R&D, and design

Personal Impact:

  • Enhanced ability to generate new ideas and solutions

  • Improved confidence in problem-solving and decision-making

  • Broader perspective on challenges and opportunities

  • Stronger adaptability and flexibility in approaching work

  • Increased job satisfaction through engaging in innovative tasks

Organizational Impact:

  • Increased innovation and creative problem-solving within teams

  • Enhanced ability to adapt to changing markets and environments

  • More effective brainstorming and idea generation processes

  • Improved ability to meet customer needs through creative solutions

  • Stronger organizational culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Course Level: Foundation

Course Outline

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply creative thinking models and techniques

  • Break free from conventional thinking and embrace new perspectives

  • Use creative problem-solving methods to address workplace challenges

  • Apply brainstorming, lateral thinking, and mind-mapping to generate ideas

  • Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within their teams or organizations

Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Creative Thinking and Innovation

  • What is creative thinking and why is it important?

  • The difference between creativity, innovation, and invention

  • Overcoming mental blocks and challenges to creativity

  • How creativity can be developed and enhanced over time

  • The role of environment and mindset in fostering creativity

Case Study/Project:Creative Problem-Solving in Action – Participants analyze a real-life company or industry case where creative thinking led to breakthrough solutions or innovations.

Module 2 – Techniques for Generating Ideas

  • Brainstorming and idea generation techniques

  • Mind mapping and how to use it for creativity

  • Lateral thinking: Challenging assumptions and thinking differently

  • The SCAMPER technique for idea enhancement and modification

  • Overcoming groupthink and fostering independent thought

Case Study/Project:Brainstorming Session – Teams engage in a facilitated brainstorming session using various techniques (e.g., mind mapping, SCAMPER) to solve a business-related problem.

Module 3 – Problem-Solving and Creative Decision-Making

  • The role of creative thinking in problem-solving

  • Using creativity to identify and frame problems in new ways

  • Creative decision-making frameworks

  • Divergent vs. convergent thinking: Balancing idea generation and selection

  • The importance of testing and prototyping ideas

Case Study/Project:Creative Problem-Solving Exercise – Participants work in small groups to address a complex organizational problem using creative thinking tools, then present their innovative solutions.

Module 4 – Innovation and Overcoming Challenges

  • The relationship between creativity and innovation

  • How to implement creative ideas effectively within an organization

  • Overcoming common barriers to creativity (e.g., fear of failure, time constraints)

  • The role of collaboration in fostering innovation

  • Building a culture that supports continuous innovation

Case Study/Project:Innovating Under Constraints– Participants are given a limited set of resources or constraints and must come up with innovative solutions to a given challenge.

Module 5 – Applying Creative Thinking in the Workplace

  • Translating creative ideas into actionable plans

  • How to pitch and present creative ideas to stakeholders

  • Building a creative work environment

  • Encouraging team creativity and managing diverse thinking styles

  • The future of creative thinking in the workplace and leadership

Case Study/Project:Final Creative Solution Presentation – Each participant presents a creative solution to a real-world business challenge, applying techniques learned throughout the course.

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Course Administration Details

Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs. We use the highest quality learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Our face to face calendar allows you to choose any classroom course of your choice to be delivered at any venue of your choice - offering you the ultimate in convenience and value for money.

January 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
26 Jan - 30 Jan 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
19 Jan - 23 Jan 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
12 Jan - 16 Jan 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
5 Jan - 9 Jan 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

February 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Feb - 27 Feb 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Feb - 20 Feb 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Feb - 13 Feb 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Feb - 6 Feb 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

March 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
30 Mar - 3 Apr 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Mar - 27 Mar 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Mar - 20 Mar 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Mar - 13 Mar 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Mar - 6 Mar 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

April 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
27 Apr - 1 May 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
20 Apr - 24 Apr 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
13 Apr - 17 Apr 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
6 Apr - 10 Apr 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

May 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
4 May - 8 May 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
25 May - 29 May 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
18 May - 22 May 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
11 May - 15 May 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
4 May - 8 May 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

June 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
29 Jun - 3 Jul 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
15 Jun - 19 Jun 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
8 Jun - 12 Jun 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
1 Jun - 5 Jun 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

July 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
27 Jul - 31 Jul 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
20 Jul - 24 Jul 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
6 Jul - 10 Jul 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

August 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
31 Aug - 4 Sep 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
24 Aug - 28 Aug 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
17 Aug - 21 Aug 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
10 Aug - 14 Aug 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
3 Aug - 7 Aug 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

September 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
28 Sep - 2 Oct 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
21 Sep - 25 Sep 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
14 Sep - 18 Sep 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
7 Sep - 11 Sep 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

October 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Pretoria $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
26 Oct - 30 Oct 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
19 Oct - 23 Oct 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
12 Oct - 16 Oct 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
5 Oct - 9 Oct 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

November 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Accra $3,200 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Cape Town $3,100 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Singapore $5,500 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
30 Nov - 4 Dec 5 days Naivasha KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
23 Nov - 27 Nov 5 days Kisumu KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
16 Nov - 20 Nov 5 days Nakuru KES 110,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
9 Nov - 13 Nov 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group
2 Nov - 6 Nov 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

December 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Kigali $1,850 Individual Group
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Addis Ababa $3,900 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Arusha $2,100 Individual Group
14 Dec - 18 Dec 5 days Dubai $3,900 Individual Group
21 Dec - 25 Dec 5 days Kampala $2,000 Individual Group
21 Dec - 25 Dec 5 days Cairo $4,200 Individual Group
28 Dec - 1 Jan 5 days Johannesburg $3,100 Individual Group
7 Dec - 11 Dec 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

December 2025

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
8 Dec - 12 Dec 5 days Zanzibar $2,100 Individual Group
8 Dec - 12 Dec 5 days Dar es Salaam $2,100 Individual Group

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