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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Pre Advanced B2.2

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Detail Oriented

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Version Control, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, GitHub, Technical Support, Git (Version Control System)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Software, Design Research, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
    • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud
    • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University

    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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