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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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      Simplilearn

      Infrastructure as a Service Training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Configuration Management, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, YAML

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course in Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Individual Development Plan (IDP)

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Performance Review, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Guided Website Development Project

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Front-End Web Development, Development Testing, Debugging, Functional Requirement, Semantic Web

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Video Editing, Photography, Social Media, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Digital Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, SQL, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Failure Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Design and Development, Mobile Development Tools, Web Applications, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Style Guides, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Brand Strategy, Instagram, Marketing Design, Animations, Branding, Video Editing, Infographics, Competitive Analysis, Content Creation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Infrastructure as a Service Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
    • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt
    • Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS: IBM
    • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
    • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Guided Website Development Project: University of Washington
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Master of Science in Computer Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing: Universidad de Palermo

    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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