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  • 🔗 altmba.com

    🤔 What is it?
    A 4-week online leadership and creative thinking workshop designed for makers, marketers, and managers.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s cohort-based and highly interactive — ideal for creative leaders ready to sharpen their decision-making and collaboration skills.

    💸 Price range: $4,450 per program.

  • 🔗 coursera.org

    🤔 What is it?
    University-backed online courses and certificates taught by experts from Google, Yale, and more.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s ideal for creatives expanding into strategy, tech, or analytics — with options to earn accredited certificates.

    💸 Price range: Free audit for most courses; certifications from $39–$79/month.

  • 🔗 domestika.org

    🤔 What is it?
    A global platform offering short, high-quality creative courses taught by professionals in design, marketing, and content creation.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s highly visual, affordable, and project-based — learn by doing, not just watching.

    💸 Price range: Individual courses from $10–$40; subscription plan from $12.95/month.

  • 🔗 grow.google/creativeskills

    🤔 What is it?
    Google’s creative learning series focused on building collaboration, ideation, and innovation skills for creative teams.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s built by creative strategists for creative strategists — hands-on, practical, and completely free.

    💸 Price range: Free

  • 🔗 education.hootsuite.com

    🤔 What is it?
    Hootsuite’s official learning platform offering certifications and social media strategy training.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s perfect for marketers and content creators looking to master social media strategy, analytics, and community management.

    💸 Price range: Free foundational courses; paid certifications from $99–$249.

  • 🔗 skillsbuild.org

    🤔 What is it?
    A free learning platform offering digital skill training in areas like design thinking, marketing, AI, and project management.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It blends creativity and technology — great for building digital literacy, leadership, and business strategy skills.

    💸 Price range: Free

  • 🔗 lecturesontap.com

    🤔 What is it?
    A series of live, 40-minute lectures by professors, experts, and storytellers held in bars across major cities like NYC, LA, Chicago, SF, Boston, and more. Audiences enjoy the lectures in a bar / taproom setting, with snacks, drinks, Q&A, and interactive discussions.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    You get low-stakes, intellectually curious environment to attend engaging talks on a variety of topics (ranging from science or culture to art or psychology). It’s perfect for expanding your mind, sparking new ideas, or bringing fresh perspectives to creative work.

    💸 Price range:
    Tickets vary by event (commonly around $35 based on reported event pricing).

  • 🔗 linkedin.com/learning

    🤔 What is it?
    Professional courses on creativity, leadership, and digital skills with certificates you can display directly on your profile.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It bridges creative and professional growth — great for building strategy, communication, and leadership skills.

    💸 Price range: Free 1-month trial; then $39.99/month or $239.88/year.

  • 🔗 masterclass.com

    🤔 What is it?
    An online platform where world-class creators teach their craft — from Issa Rae on storytelling to Annie Leibovitz on photography.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s deeply inspiring — cinematic, personal, and filled with timeless creative wisdom.

    💸 Price range: Annual subscription around $120/year.

  • 🔗 skillshare.com

    🤔 What is it?
    An online learning platform with short, engaging classes from creative professionals across every discipline.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    Perfect for quick upskilling — learn new design tools, creative strategy, or social content skills in bite-size lessons.

    💸 Price range: Subscription starts around $14/month or $165/year.

  • 🔗 theschooloflifedesign.com

    🤔 What is it?
    A self-paced creative education brand focused on mindfulness, intention, and creative living.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s a mindset reset — creative wellness meets lifestyle design for those wanting to reconnect with purpose.

    💸 Price range: Courses from $20–$60; digital guides and journals also available.

  • 🔗 thefutur.com/academy

    🤔 What is it?
    A global creative education platform led by Chris Do, offering masterclasses in brand strategy, pricing, business, and design.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It teaches the business side of creativity — how to pitch, price, and build a thriving creative career.

    💸 Price range: Courses from $79–$499; bundles and memberships available.

  • 🔗 thetradedesk.com/edge-academy

    🤔 What is it?
    A free digital learning hub from The Trade Desk that teaches marketing, advertising, and programmatic fundamentals.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It gives marketers and strategists a deeper understanding of ad tech, data-driven storytelling, and how creative fits into modern media ecosystems.

    💸 Price range: Free

  • 🔗 udemy.com

    🤔 What is it?
    A massive open course marketplace offering over 200,000 courses across design, marketing, business, and development.

    💡 Why it’s great for creatives:
    It’s affordable and flexible — you can learn almost anything at your own pace, from Photoshop basics to brand storytelling and project management.

    💸 Price range: Courses typically range from $15–$100, with frequent discounts and lifetime access.