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Storytelling Courses

Storytelling courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, and the art of persuasion. You can build skills in crafting compelling plots, using dialogue effectively, and engaging audiences across various mediums. Many courses introduce tools like storyboards, writing software, and digital platforms for sharing your stories, allowing you to apply your skills in practical contexts.


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Popular Storytelling Courses and Certifications


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    U

    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    698 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Brilliant, Passionate You

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Empowerment, Community Development, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agile Projects: Creating User Stories with Value in Taiga

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Product Requirements, Customer experience strategy (CX), Presentations, Product Knowledge, Product Development, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Michigan State University

    What is news?

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Practical Data Science with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Presentation Skills with Story Telling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    747 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    865 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    693 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular storytelling courses

  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan
  • Agile Projects: Creating User Stories with Value in Taiga: Coursera
  • What is news? : Michigan State University
  • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
  • Presentation Skills with Story Telling: Packt
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine

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