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Storytelling Courses

Storytelling courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, and the art of persuasion. You can build skills in crafting compelling plots, using dialogue effectively, and engaging audiences across various mediums. Many courses introduce tools like storyboards, writing software, and digital platforms for sharing your stories, allowing you to apply your skills in practical contexts.


Popular Storytelling Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Communication Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Effectiveness, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    F

    Fudan University

    编剧:像导演一样编剧

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, European History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    S

    Skillshare

    Procreate Dreams for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Layout Design, Color Theory, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Innovation, Presentations, Forecasting, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    M

    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular storytelling courses

  • Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva: Coursera
  • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
  • 编剧:像导演一样编剧: Fudan University
  • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
  • Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
  • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
  • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University

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