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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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    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Microsoft 365

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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    779 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Variables and Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Automation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Data Pipelines

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    176 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

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    203 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera
  • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera
  • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1: The University of Tokyo
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University

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