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      Adobe

      Adobe Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Innovation, Photography, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Collaborative Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Proposal Development, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Innovation, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Logo Design, Style Guides, User Experience Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Personal Development, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Expense Management, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Expense Reports, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Google Sheets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Gmail, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, HubSpot CRM, Business Process Automation, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Data Integration, Automation, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Google Docs, Workflow Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Write Your First Novel

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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Service Design, Prototyping, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Product Development, Design, User Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Organizational Strategy

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Adobe Graphic Designer: Adobe
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design Fundamentals with AI: Adobe
    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
    • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London

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