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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Photo Editing, Generative AI Agents, Content Strategy, Writing, Video Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Grammar, Graphing, Writing, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Instagram, Post-Production, Content Creation, Adobe Premiere, Motion Graphics, Videography, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Apple software proficiency, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design, Requirements Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Editing
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Writing, User Accounts, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Telephone Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Oral Expression, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months