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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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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Leadership, Employee Coaching, Telephone Skills, English Language, Active Listening, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Writing, Communication Strategies, Team Building

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Student-Centred Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Responsible AI, Design, User Experience Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Strategy, Innovation, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Target Audience, Data Collection, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Video Generation: A Comprehensive guide

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Content, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Marketing Automation, HR Tech, Content Marketing, Design and Product, Education and Training, Influencing, Digital Marketing, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Usability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Music Performance, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Creative Design, Performing Arts, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Language Learning, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo : Arizona State University
  • Arabic for Beginners: Khalifa University
  • AI Foundations & Design Thinking: AI CERTs
  • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • AI Video Generation: A Comprehensive guide: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • The Art of Filmmaking: California Institute of the Arts

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