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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies

      4.8
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      731 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Основы графического дизайна

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Lecturing, Writing, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      哲学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Deductive Reasoning, Scientific Methods, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Psalms and the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Ancient History, Art History, Psychology, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
    • 哲学导论(中文版): The University of Edinburgh
    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise: Skillshare
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Psalms and the Arts: Duke University

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