Novel courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, dialogue crafting, and thematic exploration. You can build skills in creating compelling plots, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices effectively. Many courses introduce tools like writing software for drafting and editing, as well as techniques for peer feedback and revision processes. You'll also explore genres, pacing, and the importance of setting, all of which contribute to writing engaging and impactful stories.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Embeddings, Dimensionality Reduction, OpenAI, Application Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Text Mining, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Traffic Flow Optimization, Vocabulary, Water Resources, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Robotics, Grammar, Augmented Reality, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Culture, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Engineering Documentation, Science and Research, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks