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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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    Coursera

    Build an AI-Powered App with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Context Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Content Creation, Customer Service

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Telephone Skills, Promotional Strategies, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Instructing, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness

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    Logical Operations

    Tableau for Data-Driven Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Report Writing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Ad Hoc Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Sharing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Become a Journalist: Report the News!

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Decision Making, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    React Fundamentals, Components, and State Management

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Development Tools, Network Routing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    On-Page SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Sales Strategy, Content Strategy, Generative AI, E-Commerce

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering SAS ODS: Create, Customize & Deliver Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Statistical Reporting, Management Reporting, Data Presentation, HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Interactive Design, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    LinkedIn Lead Generation And Professional LinkedIn Profile

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, B2B Sales, Sales Pipelines, Business Marketing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Copywriting, Branding, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build an AI-Powered App with Claude: Coursera
  • Business English: Arizona State University
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Tableau for Data-Driven Decision Makers: Logical Operations
  • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
  • React Fundamentals, Components, and State Management: Packt
  • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
  • On-Page SEO: Alex Genadinik
  • Mastering SAS ODS: Create, Customize & Deliver Reports: EDUCBA

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