Fiction writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structuring, dialogue crafting, and world-building techniques. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices like symbolism and foreshadowing. Many courses introduce tools such as writing software and storyboarding apps that assist in organizing ideas and refining drafts, making it easier to translate your creative vision into polished stories.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Context Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Statistics, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Writing, Creativity, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Writing, Digital Signal Processing, Coordination, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Data Entry, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Data Strategy, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Writing and Editing, Writing, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Web Content, Computer Literacy, Editing, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Version Control, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Bidding, Proposal Development, Standard Operating Procedure, Business Writing, Decision Making, Data Compilation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks