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Script Writing Courses

Script writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structure, dialogue crafting, and scene construction. You can build skills in pacing, tone, and creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Final Draft and Celtx, which assist in formatting scripts and organizing ideas, while also covering techniques for writing for different mediums, such as film, television, and digital platforms.


Popular Script Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

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    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Linux, IT Automation, Unix Commands, Unix, Debugging, Automation, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Development Environment, System Monitoring, Data Structures, Restful API, File Management

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Debugging, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, OS Process Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, File Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Debugging, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, OS Process Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming: EDUCBA
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA

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