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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity

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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Criatividade e Liderança

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Storytelling y medios digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Media Production, Multimedia, Technical Writing, Digital Communications, Writing, Scripting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Operations, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Version Control, Engineering Documentation, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      أساسيات الإعلان على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Instagram, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Copywriting, Writing, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Storage, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Benchmarking, Market Share

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Criatividade e Liderança: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • Storytelling y medios digitales: SAE Institute México
    • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    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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