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Creative Writing Courses

Creative writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, dialogue crafting, and the art of revision. You can build skills in creating vivid imagery, developing unique voices, and exploring various genres such as fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Many courses introduce tools like writing software, editing applications, and platforms for sharing your work, which can enhance your writing process and help you connect with a broader audience.


Popular Creative Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Emotional Intelligence, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Productivity, Time Management, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Research and Design, Creative Thinking, Professional Development, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Technical Drawing, Color Theory

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Programmatic Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Strategy, Business Ethics

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Team Motivation, Leadership, Adaptability, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Document Management, Report Writing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Timelines, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Multimedia, Cinematography, Music, Quality Assurance, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development: Skillshare
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Skillshare
  • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programmatic Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
  • Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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