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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, AI Personalization, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Cloud and AWS Basics

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Scalability

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Blazor for Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Validation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Adobe Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Collaboration, Case Studies, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Berklee

      O Músico Contemporâneo

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Timelines, Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Automation, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • Automated Report Generation with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cloud and AWS Basics: LearnKartS
    • Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
    • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Adobe Spark: Coursera Project Network
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow

    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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