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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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    Logical Operations

    Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Business Communication, Report Writing, Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Writing and Editing, Tactfulness, Diplomacy, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Editing, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, File Management, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Reluctant Writers

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Collaboration, Writing, Mediation, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communications, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Generative AI, Presentations, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Post-Production, Storytelling, Media Production, Editing, Performing Arts, Organizational Skills, Writing, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

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    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, digital literacy, Vocabulary, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Effective Business Writing: Logical Operations
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Teaching Reluctant Writers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Technical Writing for Software Developers: Packt
  • Ideate and Visualize Creative Ideas Using AI Tools: Adobe
  • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee

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