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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Family Support, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Adobe Illustrator, Data Import/Export, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Technical Documentation, Design Elements And Principles, File Management
Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Responsible AI, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Cryptography, File Management, File Systems, Encryption, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Technical Writing, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Algorithms
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Capital Markets, Economics, Decision Making
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Photography, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage
Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months