Business & Management Microcredentials

Creative Thinking & Concept Development for Business Success: Part 2 – Generating and Evaluating Ideas

This is the second microlearning in the Creative Thinking & Concept Development for Business Success learning path. As the second part, you will explore structured and unstructured ideation methods, generate innovative concepts, and evaluate ideas for practicality, alignment, and potential value.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Generate ideas using creative thinking tools and techniques.

  • Evaluate ideas against organisational goals, constraints, and stakeholder needs.

  • Explore alternative solutions and perspectives.

  • Test concepts for feasibility, risks, and potential outcomes.

  • Document selected ideas for refinement and development.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Creative Thinking Tools
    Brainstorming Mind Mapping SCAMPER
  • Idea Exploration
    Alternatives Combinations Iterations
  • Evaluation Frameworks
    Feasibility Alignment Value
  • Decision Making
    Selection Prioritisation Criteria
  • Concept Documentation
    Summary Rationale Recommendations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Use creative techniques to generate multiple innovative ideas.

  • Evaluate ideas for feasibility and alignment with needs.

  • Select the most valuable concept for development.

  • Document and communicate chosen concepts effectively.

Learning Pathway

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Creative Thinking & Concept Development for Business Success learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit BSBCRT512 Originate and Develop Concepts.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1: Identifying Needs and Opportunities
  • Part 2: Generating and Evaluating Ideas
  • Part 3: Refining and Implementing Solutions

Once you complete all three microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for BSBCRT512 Originate and Develop Concepts, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you to confidently generate and evaluate ideas that support innovation and business success.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

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Creative Thinking & Concept Development for Business Success: Part 2 – Generating and Evaluating Ideas
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