Screenwriting courses can help you learn character development, plot structure, dialogue crafting, and genre conventions. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, understanding pacing, and writing for different media formats, such as film and television. Many courses introduce tools like Final Draft and Celtx, which assist in formatting scripts and organizing ideas, while also covering techniques for pitching your screenplay and collaborating with other creatives.

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creativity, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Performing Arts, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Time Management, Productivity, Planning, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Post-Production, Media Production, Storytelling, Editing, Organizational Skills, Writing, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Proofreading, Literacy, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Media Production, Image Quality, Storytelling, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks