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    Creative writing courses can help you learn how to craft original stories, poems, and personal essays by exploring narrative techniques and expressive language.

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    Find the Best Creative Writing Course for Your Goals

    • Y

      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Environment, Liberal Arts, Environment and Resource Management, Storytelling, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Planning, Communication, Presentations, Product Knowledge, Peer Review, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Marketing Strategies, Professional Networking, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Design, Web Content, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Media Production, Creativity, Electronic Media, Creative Design, Design Research, Information Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Sales Development, Empathy, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Media, Presentations, Branding, Technology Solutions, Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Attributes, Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Working with the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Journalism, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Business Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing, Multimedia, Color Theory

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Market Dynamics, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Resource Allocation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Art History, Psychology, Writing, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      D

      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Texts and Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Writing, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Time Management, Productivity, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Quick Learning, Teamwork, Innovation, Adult Education, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Self-Motivation, Willingness To Learn

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interview Research and Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Language Learning, Self-Awareness, Business Research, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • Digital Creativity: Arizona State University
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
    • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing: Coursera Project Network
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Creative Writing?

    Creative writing is the craft of expressing ideas, emotions, and stories through original works like fiction, poetry, and personal essays. It fosters imagination, strengthens communication skills, and helps writers connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Learning creative writing can open doors to artistic growth, storytelling careers, and new forms of self-expression.

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