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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Electronic Media, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, World History, Sociology, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Strategy, Brand Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Animations, Storyboarding, Timelines, Image Quality, Ideation, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months