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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    709 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Digital Design, File Management, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Proofreading, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Engineering Management, Microsoft PowerPoint

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Human Computer Interaction, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Algorithms, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
  • Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction: University of the Arts London
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Systematic Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network

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