• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Creative Writing

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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Recruitment, Writing, Design

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    35 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Purchasing, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    21 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Create Your UX portfolio with Crevado

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Writing and Editing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    18 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Multichannel Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Writing, Telephone Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Social Media Content, Social Media, Language Competency, Media and Communications, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    SAE Institute MƩxico

    Storytelling y medios digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Digital Analysis, Content Creation, Media Production, Multimedia, Technical Writing, Digital Communications, Writing, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    49 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI literacy, Communication, Organizational Structure, Artificial Intelligence, Target Audience, Generative AI, Self-Awareness

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    6 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    39 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Editing, Responsible AI, Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Communicating Science

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Data Visualization Software, Technical Documentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Writing, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Business Process, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    15 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Benjamin Franklin and His World

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Studies, World History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public History, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Intellectual Property, Experimentation, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    30 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    H

    HubSpot Academy

    Habilitación de ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Sales, Target Audience, Customer Success Management, Sales Prospecting, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Content Creation, Service Level Agreement, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Writing

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

1…262728…32

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

  • Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word:Ā Coursera
  • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service:Ā Voxy
  • Create Your UX portfolio with Crevado:Ā Coursera
  • Intermediate English: Multichannel Communication:Ā Voxy
  • Storytelling y medios digitales:Ā SAE Institute MĆ©xico
  • Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence:Ā Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • English for Running a Successful Business:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Communicating Science:Ā Illinois Tech
  • Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips:Ā Skillshare

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrackĀ® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
Ā© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok