Fiction writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structuring, dialogue crafting, and world-building techniques. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices like symbolism and foreshadowing. Many courses introduce tools such as writing software and storyboarding apps that assist in organizing ideas and refining drafts, making it easier to translate your creative vision into polished stories.

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation, Editing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Scripting, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, AI Personalization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Market Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Presentation, Concision, Financial Modeling, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours