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.

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Client Services, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Cost Estimation, Business Systems, Professional Networking, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Writing, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Business Management, Management Reporting, Business Planning, Marketing Budgets, New Product Development, Business Communication, Marketing Planning, Portfolio Management, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Decision Making, Sales Process, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Infographics, Visual Design, Design, Content Creation, Creative Design, Content Marketing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Marketing, Design Software, Content Creation, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Multimedia, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Data-oriented programming, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Linear Algebra, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months