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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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      Board Infinity

      Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Automation, Generative AI, Data Management, Prompt Engineering, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Spring Boot Development

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Gateway, Java Programming, Continuous Deployment, Java, JUnit, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Linux, IT Automation, Unix Commands, Unix, Debugging, Automation, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Monitoring, Restful API, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      After Effects VFX: Special Effects Videos for Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Content Creation, Motion Graphics, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Time Management, Negotiation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professionalism, Communication, Team Management, Team Leadership, Productivity, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Prioritization, ChatGPT

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Drive Engagement, Creative Design, Video Editing, Animations, Video Production, Storytelling, Design, Customer Engagement, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Scalability, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, UI Components, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Big Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, PySpark, Databases, Analytics, NoSQL, Cloud Applications, Data Mining, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Query Languages, Applied Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning Methods, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Google Workspace, File Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Technical Writing, Content Creation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Code Review, Software Architecture, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com: Board Infinity
    • Advanced Spring Boot Development: Board Infinity
    • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
    • After Effects VFX: Special Effects Videos for Social Media: Skillshare
    • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
    • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post: Skillshare
    • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
    • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera Project 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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