A MOOC is an online course designed for large-scale participation and open access via the internet. This course is self-paced and free, allowing anyone to participate regardless of location or background. 

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary university and community where science and art meet technology and business. Located in Finland, Aalto is committed to solving major societal challenges and building a sustainable, creative future. This course is part of Aalto’s mission to share knowledge and support lifelong learning

The course was developed to help people explore creative thinking and problem-solving in the context of an increasingly complex world. It offers tools and inspiration for nurturing radical creativity in personal and professional life. 

The course is fully funded by Aalto University as part of its mission to promote creativity, learning, and societal impact. It is offered openly to support accessible education and lifelong learning. Privacy & data use 

Radical creativity is a mindset and practice that embraces uncertainty, intuition, and imagination. It is creativity that changes paradigms. It goes beyond conventional innovation and invites transformative thinking. 

You can explore Aalto University’s Radical Creativity initiative at https://www.aalto.fi/en/radical-creativity or follow the links provided inside the course for articles, videos, and further reading. 

This course is for anyone seeking new ways of thinking and acting in today’s complex world. Whether you are a student, professional, educator, artist, entrepreneur — or simply someone who feels the need for fresh tools in turbulent times — the course invites you to explore creativity as a transformative skill. No prior experience is required. 

Yes — you are welcome to use and share the course materials. If you quote or refer to the material, please mention the course name, Diving into Radical Creativity, and the relevant section. This helps others find the original source and supports open learning. 

Absolutely. Educators are encouraged to integrate the course into their teaching. The materials can be used as they are or adapted to your context, referring to the course by name and section. 

Once you have completed all of the required tasks, you can access the certificate in the My Profile section. You can print the certificate, and many post it in LinkedIn.

The course is graded as a pass, once the required amount of content has been completed.

Assignments are marked as passed automatically, but periodic audits are conducted. Inappropriate or clearly inadequate submissions may be failed during these audits.

To receive the certificate (and academic credit, if applicable), you must pass each of the five main chapters and at least three subchapters from each one. Completing more subchapters overall won’t compensate for missing the required number in a particular chapter.

There is one assignment in each main chapter and four in each subchapter. To complete the course, you must submit a minimum of 25 assignments.

Assignment answers cannot be changed once submitted. We recommend drafting your response in a separate document and pasting it in when ready.

Course completion data is transferred to Sisu regularly. Please allow up to two weeks for credits to appear.

Many schools enable Diving into radical creativity MOOC to be included in their degrees, but this is up to each school to decide. Student can prove that they have completed the course by providing the certificate.

Some quizzes have more than one correct answer. Try selecting multiple answers at once.

In some quizzes, the relevant material appears later in the chapter. Keep reading before answering.

Creating an account allows the platform to track your progress, store your assignments, and issue certificates or badges.  

Aalto University complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data is stored securely and used only for specified purposes. You can read the course’s full privacy notice here: https://test.rcmooc.aalto.fi/privacy-policy/ 

Your responses are used only to support your learning experience, including tracking progress, awarding badges, and issuing certificates. For more details and information of possible further uses (such as research) please refer to the course privacy policy: https://test.rcmooc.aalto.fi/privacy-policy/ 

The login data is used for authentication and creating your learner profile. It is stored securely and not shared outside the course environment without your explicit permission. 

You will receive occasional emails or messages about your course progress, reminders, and updates relevant to your learning journey. 

If you opt in, you may receive emails about related courses, learning opportunities, or university updates. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

There may be a delay in updating your progress. Try refreshing the page or checking back in a day or two.

Email and language cannot be changed after registration. Email is used as your unique course ID. Language is locked due to credit requirements — each course at Aalto must be completed in a single language.

Use the Forgot password link on the login page. This appears when you try to log in with a wrong password, or when you leave the password box empty. If you don’t receive a reset email, check your spam folder.