Take Your Creativity And DIY Skills To The Next Level With LinkedIn Learning’s Online Courses!

Understanding the creative process can spark your creativity and help ideas go beyond inspiration and make it to completion. In this course, learn about the entire five-step creative process and take a deep dive into objective finding, data gathering, problem design, ideation, and selection. Learn how to use creativity to solve problems and find creative solutions, and how to apply creativity to real world projects! 

Whether you are starting a home remodel or landscaping project or coordinating with a team on an advertising campaign, it’s important that everyone is on the same page. It’s very common for it to seem like everyone understands in initial conversations, but then you or your client are disappointed by the final results due to miscommunication. In this course, learn how to make a mood board to ensure everyone is on the same page during every step of the creative process. This course will examine the components of a mood board, including imagery, fonts, colors, and sources of inspiration. Then, you’ll learn how to make a mood board using a variety of modern software, including Pinterest, Canva, and Adobe Spark. Mood boards can even go beyond DIY projects at home and marketing projects to be used for a variety of assignments for both work and school, party planning, and more! 

Learning graphic design gives you the ability to make all kinds of creative projects at home or at work, and can make you more employable the next time you’re looking for a job. In this course, learn the basics of using the Adobe Creative Suite and Illustrator from a master so you can get started on bringing your own visions to life! The course will provide easy-to-follow instructions in designing images and documents, using Photoshop to its full potential, typography, color, and more! 

Whether you are just entering the workforce or are a seasoned professional looking for a change, your resume is your most valuable tool. You need your resume to both stand out and highlight why you would be an asset to the company to hiring managers if you want to be called in for an interview. This is particularly important for creatives, who can use their resume as a tool to start showing off their design talents. In this course taught by College of New York Professor Ina Saltz, learn about current resume do’s and don’ts, as well as how to avoid making common mistakes. 

It’s never too late to switch careers to pursue a new passion or work for a cause you believe in, but making the change can be intimidating. In this course, Career Coach John Tarnoff walks you through your transition, from preparing to take the leap to securing income and staying resilient. By knowing what steps to take and how to proceed, your career transition will seem less scary and will go more smoothly. 

Nervousness leading up to an important interview is extremely common for professionals of all levels. One of the best ways to combat anxiety is to have an idea of what to expect so you can plan and prepare. In addition to always researching your prospective company or interviewer when possible, taking this course will make sure you have solid answers for the most common interview questions ready to go at a moment’s notice. These tips and tricks will help you showcase your experience and enthusiasm in the best light, helping you leave your interviewer with a great first impression of your skills and personality. 

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been feeling stressed and burnt out. If you’re someone who needs extra help to cope when things get tough, this course will teach you how to become more resilient so you can bounce back from hardships sooner. Instead of withdrawing when things become hard, you’ll learn skills to perform well under pressure and think thoughts of meaningful reflection instead of blind panic. 

In the workplace and at home, stress is usually viewed negatively as something that should be minimized or avoided. This course, led by instructor Heidi Hanna, Ph.D., defines stress in a new way and gives tips for managing stress in ways that make you more productive. If you are a manager in the workplace, you will learn additional tips that help you assess and adjust stress within your organization to help keep employees happy and productive, while also helping everyone connect with the bigger picture.

Science has proven that meditation clearly enhances relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mindfulness. In this course, leading neurologists will teach you how to begin your meditation journey to promote concentration, improve your focus, lower anxiety and stress, and have a more positive outlook on life. The exercises you learn will reshape and retrain your brain to help you live a better, happier life. 

During the pandemic, employers saw how effective their employees could be working from home. Impressed with what they saw, many employees are now permanently allowed to work remotely full-time or part-time. As such, people need a home office where they feel comfortable and productive. This course teaches you how to redesign your office to maximize your productivity and give you tools to better manage your work digitally. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to adapt any room into a ultra functional remote office space, as well as how to choose the right technology and equipment that will help you succeed in your job. 

Here at DABL, we love to help you save money and get the most bang for your buck! With this course, you’ll learn how to make more money in fun ways to supplement your income. If you enjoy DIY projects and crafts, you’ll also find new inspiration for new projects. For example, you’ll learn how to make DIY wedding flowers, create your own greeting cards, restore vintage radios, and more! 

If you’re starting a new business, appearing professional is crucial to earning consumer interest and trust. This course teaches you how to affordably make professional-quality videos that will encourage consumers to buy your products or services. You’ll learn the entire video making process, from writing the script, to shooting the video on a standard DSLR camera, and how to edit the final product using free software. 

Whether you’re an experienced singer that wants to get back to basics or have never sung in your life, this fun and supportive course will be a blast! The beginner level course is taught by Lari White, an experienced singer-songwriter and record label owner. Her class gives you a thorough introduction to the history of singing in human culture, how to use and care for your voice properly, and more! This fun class will certainly be a blast and will help push you beyond your comfort zone!

In this beginner photography course, learn how to capture your most precious memories so you can cherish them for years to come! By mastering macro and close-up photography, you’ll be able to capture memories with stunning, sharp detail like never before! Plus, learn tips and tricks to best photograph different subjects, including flowers in your garden and your beloved pets. Since many of these tips work on standard smartphones, like the iPhone, you can become a high quality photographer without splurging for an expensive camera. 

Drawing is a great way to relax and unwind, and can help improve your hand-eye coordination skills. In this 21-Day Drawing Challenge, Instructor Von Glitschka will assign you a new drawing challenge each day. This challenge is suitable for artists of any level, as the real purpose is to hone your drawing skills, inspire creative thinking, and give you a chance to have some fun!