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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Marketing Collateral, Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Theory, Presentations, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Planning, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

      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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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to make invitations using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Pre Advanced B2.2

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Productivity in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Time Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, Software Design, Systems Analysis, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technology Strategies, Digital Communications, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Business Priorities, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Financial Management for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finding and Preparing for the Right Job

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Presentations, Job Analysis, Writing, Portfolio Management, Branding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Patentes: un recorrido desde su significado hasta su búsqueda

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Statistical Analysis, Keyword Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Databases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cloud and AWS Basics: LearnKartS
    • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Productivity in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
    • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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