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Acting courses can help you learn character development, script analysis, improvisation techniques, and stage presence. You can build skills in emotional range, voice modulation, and physical expression, enhancing your ability to connect with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like scene breakdowns, rehearsal techniques, and performance feedback methods that help you refine your craft and prepare for various acting roles.


Popular Acting Courses and Certifications


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    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Sequence and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Cinematography, Video Production, Videography, Editing, Storytelling, Timelines, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Sustainable Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Facility Management, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Project Design, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Project Management, Property Management, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Waste Minimization

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, European History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Art History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular acting courses

  • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Sequence and Editing: California Institute of the Arts
  • Sustainable Construction Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting: Skillshare
  • William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park

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