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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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    Adobe

    Image Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Social Skills, Professional Development, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    835 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Organisational design: Know your organisation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Business Systems, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Python Programming, AI Enablement, Server Side, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Teach English: Intermediate Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Developing Training Materials, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Ancient History, Grammar, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Writing

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Advanced C1

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics

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

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

  • Image Editing: Adobe
  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
  • Organisational design: Know your organisation: Macquarie University
  • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
  • Teach English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine

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