Screenwriting courses can help you learn character development, plot structure, dialogue crafting, and genre conventions. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, understanding pacing, and writing for different media formats, such as film and television. Many courses introduce tools like Final Draft and Celtx, which assist in formatting scripts and organizing ideas, while also covering techniques for pitching your screenplay and collaborating with other creatives.

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Proofreading, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Peer Review
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing, Content Marketing, Editing, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Production, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Web Content, Live Streaming, Storytelling, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Cinematography, Video Production, Videography, Editing, Storytelling, Timelines, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Motion Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Video Production, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks