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Digital Storytelling Courses

Digital storytelling courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, visual storytelling, and audience engagement techniques. You can build skills in scriptwriting, video editing, and using sound to enhance your stories. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and audio editing software, that support creating compelling digital narratives. Additionally, you'll explore platforms for sharing your stories, such as social media and blogs, to effectively reach and connect with your audience.

Popular Digital Storytelling Courses and Certifications


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    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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing in a Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies, Market Dynamics, Shared Media, Earned Media, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Communication and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Interactive Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Storytelling: Create Insights with Power BI & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Executive Presence, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, User Feedback, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Data Storytelling with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Leaflet (Software), Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Mapping, Network Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, AI powered creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Product Requirements, Risk Management, Professional Development, Drive Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular digital storytelling courses

  • TikTok Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
  • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
  • Data Storytelling: Create Insights with Power BI & Tableau: Coursera
  • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
  • Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh
  • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera
  • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
  • Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python: Coursera
  • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park

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