***The Certificate in Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom & Workplace program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information to follow.***
Drexel University’s online Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace Certificate gives you the skills and knowledge to bring creative problem-solving techniques and innovation into your workplace. You'll learn to lead with hands-on creative techniques that can be immediately applied to your career. Tactics implemented from this program can help energize employees and create a work environment that fosters creative mindsets. This innovation creativity training program was designed for professionals in a variety of fields, including business, non-profit management, K-12 education, and higher education.
To be eligible for this innovation creativity training program, you should hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from an international college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. You will also be required to submit an updated resume along with your completed application. For more information about admission requirements, please visit the Admissions Criteria page.
Training for creativity and innovation through this certificate program will provide you with the knowledge you need to succeed in fields like education, business/corporate, and military. Drexel’s program details the "why" behind what makes creative tools and techniques work, which can then be customized to fit your employees' and organization's unique needs. The lessons you’ll learn in this program are ideal for professionals such as:
Can I complete this creativity tools and techniques certificate program entirely online?
Yes, this innovation creativity training program can be completed entirely online, with no on-campus requirements, making it ideal for working professionals.
While I am training for creativity and innovation in this program, are classes asynchronous or synchronous?
Classes in this program are asynchronous, which means that you can watch lectures when it is convenient for you. Please note, though, that homework assignments, projects, and papers may have specific due dates.
When can I begin the innovation creativity training program?
As a new student, you can begin the online Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace Certificate during Fall or Spring terms. Drexel University operates on a quarter system and classes in this program are offered every quarter.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in shorter time. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Required Courses | ||
| CRTV 502 | Tools and Techniques in Creativity | 3.0 |
| CRTV 503 | Creativity in the Workplace | 3.0 |
| CRTV 615 or CRTV 650 |
Neuroscience, Creativity and Innovation or Current Trends in Creativity & Innovation |
3.0 |
| Total Credits | 9.0 | |
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026