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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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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Social Media Content

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HEC Paris

    Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Community Development, Visionary, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Planning, Business

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Infectious Diseases, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Experimentation, Advocacy, Legal Strategy, AI Workflows, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Creativity, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    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

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Advertising Campaigns, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
  • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme: Coursera
  • Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities: University of Michigan
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio

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