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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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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'innovation managériale en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Grammar, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Thinking, Business Solutions, Process Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Cinematography, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Planning, Creativity

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

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    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera
  • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan
  • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare

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