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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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    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Timelines, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Business Writing, Writing, Text Mining

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Branding Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workflow Management, Visual Design, Asset Management, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Image Quality, Post-Production, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Data Import/Export, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Risk Analysis, Business Writing, Productivity, Prioritization, Technical Writing, Content Creation, Administrative Support, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Technical Documentation, Excel Formulas, Interviewing Skills, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Student Engagement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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    21K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
  • Learn English: Tsinghua University
  • Branding Basics with Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Master Photography & Affinity Photo Techniques: Skillshare
  • ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity: LearnKartS
  • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University

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