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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Revising

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Professional Skills for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Active Listening, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Empathy, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Digital Communications, Complex Problem Solving, Professionalism, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Creative Thinking, Management Training And Development, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Skills, Team Leadership, Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Organizational Leadership, Brainstorming, People Management, Business Planning, Time Management, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Presentations, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Journalism, Political Sciences, Information Technology, Facebook, Writing, Storytelling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Digital Communications, Instagram, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Ideation, Solution Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
    • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
    • Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

    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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