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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Team Building, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Branding, Music, Creative Problem-Solving, Product Development, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Crisis Management, Creative Thinking, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Curiosity, Ideation, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Creativity, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Mentorship, People Management, Coaching
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Storyboarding, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Technical Writing, Human Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Online Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months