Fiction writing courses can help you learn character development, plot structuring, dialogue crafting, and world-building techniques. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing unique voices, and employing literary devices like symbolism and foreshadowing. Many courses introduce tools such as writing software and storyboarding apps that assist in organizing ideas and refining drafts, making it easier to translate your creative vision into polished stories.

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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, OpenAI, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Writing, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Literacy, Planning, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Research, Research Design, Writing, Legal Writing, Peer Review, Databases, Editing, Journals
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Editing, Communication, Public Speaking, Grammar, Trustworthiness, Engineering Management, Team Management, Storytelling
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months