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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Legal

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Case Law, Predictive Analytics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Writing, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Storytelling, Game Design, Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience), Prompt Engineering, Storyboarding, Innovation, Media Production

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Creative Design, Social Media Content, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Real Estate

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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Literacy

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Creativity, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Analysis, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Lecturing, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Creative Design, European History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Legal: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Interactive and Immersive Experiences with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
    • AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques: Edureka

    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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