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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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    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Mathematical Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Storytelling, Branding, Product Design, Design Strategies, Social Media, Design, Marketing Design, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Brand Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Creative Design, Social Media Marketing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Web Applications, Algorithms, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Writing, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Quality, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
  • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft
  • Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand: Skillshare
  • Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva: Coursera
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University

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