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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Syllabus Development, Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, LLM Application, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Dataflow

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Version Control, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, GitHub, Technical Support, Git (Version Control System)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Promotions and Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Blogs, Media and Communications, Earned Media, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Données et Gouvernance Urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Social Sciences, Data Security, Governance, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Political Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Getting started with Augmented Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, 3D Assets, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Legal Research, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Blockchain, Performance Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Web Scraping, Software Testing, System Programming, Software Design Patterns

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Exception Handling in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud
    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction: University of Michigan
    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
    • Données et Gouvernance Urbaine: Sciences Po
    • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho: Universidad de Palermo
    • Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert: Packt

    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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