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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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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Entrepreneurship, Business

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Pre Advanced B2.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Creativity, Peer Review, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Design Software, Technical Drawing, Color Theory

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Skillshare
  • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz

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