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Fiction Writing Courses

Fiction writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structuring, dialogue crafting, and world-building techniques. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices like symbolism and foreshadowing. Many courses introduce tools such as writing software and storyboarding apps that assist in organizing ideas and refining drafts, making it easier to translate your creative vision into polished stories.


Popular Fiction Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Big Interview

    El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Test Tools, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing

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    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Program Development, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Google Gemini, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Business Writing, LLM Application, Adaptability, Google Sheets, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Resourcefulness, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Research

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Quality

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Code Coverage, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Data, Integration Testing, Restful API, Microservices

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Application Lifecycle Management, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Supporting Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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    Big Interview

    The Art of the Job Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo: Big Interview
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
  • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International

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