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      Coursera Project Network

      SQL CASE Statements

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Online Course Printables using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Big Interview

      El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Test Tools, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Editing, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability, Needs Assessment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Building Generative AI Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Change Management, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Build Intelligent Agents Using DeepSeek & N8N

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Deepseek, LLM Application, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Application Deployment, Data Integration, Data Analysis Software, Google Sheets, Gmail

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • SQL CASE Statements: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
    • El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo: Big Interview
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
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    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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