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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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    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Problem Solving, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación y medios digitales en proyectos sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Project Planning, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Proposal Writing

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Resilience, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Courage, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Digital Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Graphical Tools, Emotional Intelligence, Color Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Design Software, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphics Software, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Business Research, Copywriting, Ideation, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Marketing Materials, Writing and Editing, Project Implementation, Creative Design, Generative AI, Market Research, Data Analysis Software, Marketing, Product Marketing, Financial Data, Packaging and Labeling, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?: UBITS
  • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos: Coursera
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Innovación y medios digitales en proyectos sociales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University

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