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    Creative writing courses can help you learn how to craft original stories, poems, and personal essays by exploring narrative techniques and expressive language.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, AI Personalization, Sales Strategy, Presentations, Generative AI Agents, Sales, Sales Enablement, Marketing Materials, Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Data Visualization, Market Research, Personalized Service, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Safety and Security, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Empathy, Creativity, Innovation, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Strategic Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Technical Documentation, Experience Design, User Story, Technical Writing, Simulations, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Storytelling, Electronic Media, Natural Language Processing, International Relations, Telecommunications, Writing, Authentications, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating LLM powered NPCs

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Animation and Game Design, Creative Design, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Video Game Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Journey Towards Self Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Compassion, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Resilience, Stress Management, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      First Steps in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Accounts, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Secure Coding, Contract Compliance, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Emerging Technologies, Debugging, Development Testing, Application Deployment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Product R&D Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Product Development, New Product Development, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Competitive Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Graphical Tools

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Writing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Recruitment

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University
    • Creating LLM powered NPCs: Coursera Project Network
    • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • First Steps in Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Product R&D Teams: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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