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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Art History, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Language Competency, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Cognitive flexibility, Photo Editing, Music, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Creativity

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Language Learning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Creativity

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    Alex Genadinik

    ChatGPT - Artificial Intelligence (AI) That Works For You

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Writing, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Content Creation, Copywriting, Automation, Emerging Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Survey Creation, Business Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Human Centered Design, AI Personalization, User Story, Wireframing, Ideation

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative writing courses

  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Interdisciplinarity in Thought and Practice: Michigan State University
  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • TOEFL Preparation: University of California, Irvine
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
  • ChatGPT - Artificial Intelligence (AI) That Works For You: Alex Genadinik
  • Market Research: University of California, Davis
  • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google

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