Storytelling courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, and the art of persuasion. You can build skills in crafting compelling plots, using dialogue effectively, and engaging audiences across various mediums. Many courses introduce tools like storyboards, writing software, and digital platforms for sharing your stories, allowing you to apply your skills in practical contexts.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Animations, Organizational Skills, Video Production, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Diversity and Inclusion, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Typography, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Visual Design, User Feedback, Marketing, Brochures, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Constructive Feedback, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Drive Engagement, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Embeddings
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Production Process, Creative Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Production Line, Sustainability Standards, Visual Storytelling, Labor Compliance, World History, Creative Problem-Solving, Design Elements And Principles, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, JSON, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Matlab, No-Code Development, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, UI Components, Code Reusability, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Design, LLM Application, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Learning, Web Content, Visual Impairment Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Driving engagement, Branding, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Integrated Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Storytelling, Interactive Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Logo Design, Social Media Content, Design Strategies, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Process Development, Style Guides, Oral Expression
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Integration, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Driving engagement, Content Optimization, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Digital Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media, Content Scheduling, Drive Engagement, User Research, User Feedback, Copywriting, Storytelling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours