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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management, Technical Documentation, Editing, Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, UI Components, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Business Logic, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours