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    Explore creative principles to enhance innovation and problem-solving skills. Learn techniques for creative thinking and artistic expression.

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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Social Skills, Branding, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Innovation, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Communication, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Arbitration, Communication, Leadership, Contract Management, Analysis, Contract Review, Influencing, Sales Process, Planning, Decision Making, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Project Design, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Design Specifications

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      S

      Skillshare

      ChatGPT for Creatives: AI for SEO, Marketing & Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Blogs, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Business Writing, Target Audience

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      W

      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Journals, Writing and Editing, Editing, Journalism, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Detail Oriented, English Language, Brainstorming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Grammar, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Language Competency, Organizational Skills, Storytelling, Empathy, Vocabulary, Brainstorming, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Concentration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Technical Drawing

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      M

      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Web Scraping, Database Management, JSON, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Diversity and Inclusion

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music, World Music, Music Theory, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Musical Composition, Disabilities, Color Theory, Performing Arts, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      327 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Creativity, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT for Creatives: AI for SEO, Marketing & Workflow: Skillshare
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Skillshare
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan

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