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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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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Creative Gradients and Color Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Mapping, Management Reporting, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Code Review, Algorithms, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), File I/O, Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Creative Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Presentations, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Engineering Management

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    Skillshare

    Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journalism, Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Proofreading, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

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    Arizona State University

    Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    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

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

  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
  • Technical Communication in the AI Era: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creative Enterprises: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style: Skillshare
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera

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