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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Business Writing, English Language, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Taking Meeting Minutes, Brainstorming, Leadership and Management, Promotional Materials, Leadership, Presentations, Vocabulary, Business Management, Forecasting, Management Reporting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Styles, Writing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, World History, Social Sciences, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months