Creative Thinking Qualification
Creative Thinking is an SCQF Level 5 & 6 qualification (24 credits) that helps learners build their creative mindset and the future ready skills they need to thrive in a changing world.
Through real-world project based learning, students take on open ended design challenges by researching, generating ideas, testing, communicating, and reflecting. It’s about building confidence and empowering learners through problem solving and critical thinking.
Creative Bravery Playlist
If you’re just getting started, begin with our Creative Bravery Playlist,
it’s the perfect first step into the qualification and a great way
to introduce your learners to big ideas and bold thinking.
Circular Brand
In this challenge, learners step into the shoes of brand creators. They’re not just building a brand, they’re designing with purpose and the planet in mind. They’re not just building a brand, they’re designing with purpose and the planet in mind. From product ideas to values and storytelling, they create a bold, sustainable brand, and bring it to life by launching a real product on Teemill.
Campaign for Kindness
What if kindness was contagious? In this challenge, learners design a campaign that spreads empathy, care and connection in their school or community. From small gestures to big ideas, they explore the power of creative communication to make people feel seen, supported and uplifted, proving that compassion can be one of the most powerful drivers of change.
Van of Dreams
In this challenge, learners take an ordinary van and give it a new purpose, one that responds to real needs in their community. Whether it becomes a mobile workshop, a safe space, or a traveling hub of joy, they explore how creativity, reuse and empathy can bring people together and spark meaningful change.
Creative Playlists
All Playlists are free to download and ready to teach even if you are not participating in our Creative Thinking Qualification. Individual projects included can also be found on our resources page.
Clicking the add to toolkit button will add the playlist to your personal toolkit, which you can access from the top right corner of the page. From there, you can download all the resources and start exploring, collaborating, and enhancing your teaching and learning experience.
Where to start?
We’ve mapped out a simple user journey to help you get ready to deliver.
Whether you're asking “Where do I start?” or “What do I need?” we've got you covered.
From exploring the playlists to understanding assessment and joining our community spaces, this step-by-step guide will support you all the way to confident delivery.
Meet Brua
We know starting something new can come with questions. That is why we have created an AI powered support tool designed to help you get the most out of the Creative Thinking Qualification.
Whether you are looking for ideas on how to deliver a challenge, unsure about assessment, or just need a quick refresher, Brua our AI agent is here to help. It is trained on everything we have created so far, but just like your learners, it is still learning. That means it might not get it right every time, but it is getting better all the time.
Think of it as a helpful starting point, available whenever you need it, and always improving.
What happens next?
We’ve designed the Creative Thinking Qualification to be easy to deliver, accessible to all educators, and truly supportive of the creative process. With clear registration, simple tools, and a transparent assessment system, everything is in place to help you focus on what matters most, developing confident, curious, and creative learners.
Let's do this!
If you’d like to go deeper, we have extra resources available on request, including a Teacher Handbook and access to our Padlet full of assessment tools, templates, and examples. These are designed to support planning, delivery, and moderation at every stage of the qualification.
Whether you're preparing for your first challenge or supporting learners through final assessment,
these tools will help you feel more confident and connected. Just get in touch, and we’ll make sure you have everything you need.
Get Involved
Registration is open to any educator in Scotland interested in delivering Daydream Believers’ Qualifications: Creative Thinking and Creative Innovation.
The next registration window opens in September, and if you’re keen to get involved, we’d love to hear from you and support you on your journey.
If you're based outside Scotland and are interested in the qualification, feel free to reach out, we're always open to conversations about how this might work in different contexts.
By getting in touch, you’ll receive helpful resources to get started, key dates and guidance, and an invitation to join our social channels and wider community.