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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Project Management, Document Management, Content Development and Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Design Software, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphics Software, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Workflow Management, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Photo Editing, Editing, Typography, Content Creation, Branding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Social Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Experience, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Decision Making, Adaptability, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks