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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Writing, Editing, Grammar, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Proofreading, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Target Audience, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Blogs, Copywriting, User Feedback, Writing, Business Research, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Generative AI, Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Language Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Writing, Scheduling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Communication, Storytelling, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Concision, Writing and Editing, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Storytelling, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Media Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Content Creation, Writing, Editing, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Multimedia, Scripting, Timelines
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Writing, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months