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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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    Explore the Creative Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Florida

      Healing with the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      959 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empowerment, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Collaboration, Creativity, Team Building, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Management, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, People Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Problem Solving, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, 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: Free Trial
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      W

      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      425 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust

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