• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Script Writing

Script Writing Courses

Script writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structure, dialogue crafting, and scene construction. You can build skills in pacing, tone, and creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Final Draft and Celtx, which assist in formatting scripts and organizing ideas, while also covering techniques for writing for different mediums, such as film, television, and digital platforms.


Popular Script Writing Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, File Management, User Accounts

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Game Design, Video Game Development, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Scripting, AI Orchestration, System Testing, AI Workflows, Programming Principles, Data Structures, No-Code Development, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.8 (146) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Writing Mastery: Ideas, Craft & Copy

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Creative Thinking, Writing and Editing, Concision, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Grammar, Blogs, Business Writing, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Journals, Growth Mindedness, Content Marketing, Value Propositions, Empowerment, Social Media Content

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    TikTok Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Production, Scripting, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Writing for Business Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, Target Audience, Press Releases

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Writing and Editing, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Design and Product, User Research, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Design Strategies, Style Guides, Content Strategy, User Flows, Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting Languages, Node.JS, TypeScript, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Data Processing, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Servers, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
1…456…185

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

  • Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples: Packt
  • Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games: EDUCBA
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google
  • Writing Mastery: Ideas, Craft & Copy: Skillshare
  • Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise: Skillshare
  • TikTok Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
  • Effective Business Writing: Logical Operations
  • Writing for Business Advanced: University of Glasgow

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok