• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Script Writing

Script Writing Courses

Script writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structure, dialogue crafting, and scene construction. You can build skills in pacing, tone, and creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Final Draft and Celtx, which assist in formatting scripts and organizing ideas, while also covering techniques for writing for different mediums, such as film, television, and digital platforms.

Popular Script Writing Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Build Tools

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    828 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Scripting, Google Workspace, Gmail, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Scripting Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Spreadsheet Software, Web Development, Computer Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, grep, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, File I/O, Software Installation

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Key Management, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, File Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File I/O, User Accounts, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File Management, File I/O

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Automation, DevOps

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, UI Components, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Cinematography, Oral Expression, Writing, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Chat bot - Apps Script

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Email Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Gmail

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…8910…195

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

  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code: Google Cloud
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Bitcoin Scripting Foundations: AI CERTs
  • Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot: EDUCBA
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok