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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Non-Native Speakers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, English Language, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Books & Brochures

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Writing and Editing, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Presentations, Design Thinking, Adobe Illustrator, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Target Audience, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Image Quality, Photography, Creative Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Lecturing, Writing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storytelling, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storyboarding, Proposal Writing, Target Audience, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Photography, Editing, Business Writing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Writing, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Mockups & Smart Layouts: Skillshare
    • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Books & Brochures: Skillshare
    • Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard: Skillshare
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography: Skillshare

    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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