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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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    University of Michigan

    AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Creativity, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Analysis, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Creative Design, Social Media Content, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Real Estate

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Using AI to Expand Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    CEO Playbook: Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI Agents, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Public Health, Safety Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Jupyter, File Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking & Logic: Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Video Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Typography, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva: Coursera
  • Using AI to Expand Creativity: University of Michigan
  • CEO Playbook: Generative AI: Starweaver
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Azure Databricks: Packt

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