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    Learn creativity principles for fostering innovation and artistic expression. Understand techniques to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving.

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      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Art History, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Color Theory, Creativity, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Peer Review

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Compassion, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Psychology, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creativity, Color Theory

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      The Singer Songwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, File Management, Music Performance, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Media Production, Automation, Editing, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Landscape Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Geospatial Mapping, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Planning, Timelines, Aesthetics

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Creativity

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Making Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Storytelling, Creativity, Architectural Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Sustainable Architecture, Design, Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Design, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.7 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 creativity courses

    • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
    • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • Positive Psychology : The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
    • Landscape Photography: Skillshare
    • Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
    • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee

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