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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Productivity Software, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Typography, Image Quality, Photography, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Presentations, Proposal Writing, Marketing Strategies, Storytelling, Marketing, Writing, Public Speaking, Concision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Generative AI, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Collateral, Proposal Writing, Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Landscape Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Image Quality, Geospatial Mapping, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Thinking, Planning, Timelines, Aesthetics

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Social Media Content and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Adobe Creative Cloud, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Scheduling, Video Production, Copywriting, Branding

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Image Quality, Photography, Creative Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of the Arts London

      Creative AI: Images and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Aesthetics, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative writing courses

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
    • How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea: Skillshare
    • Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career: IBM
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
    • Landscape Photography: Skillshare
    • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
    • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Creative AI: Images and Media : University of the Arts London

    Why Learn Creative Writing?

    Creative writing is the craft of expressing ideas, emotions, and stories through original works like fiction, poetry, and personal essays. It fosters imagination, strengthens communication skills, and helps writers connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Learning creative writing can open doors to artistic growth, storytelling careers, and new forms of self-expression.

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