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      Skillshare

      Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 2D Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Logo Design, Video Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Advanced C1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Conceptos básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, File Management, Writing, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      896 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of the Arts London

      Fashion Values: Nature

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Social Media Campaigns, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Timelines, Research, Writing, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software, Communication, Planning, Marketing

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

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Generative AI Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Data Integrity, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 2D Projects: Skillshare
    • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Conceptos básicos: Macquarie University
    • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • 3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
    • Design Fundamentals with AI: Adobe

    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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