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Business Writing Fundamentals
Cornell University
This course focuses on effective workplace writing, persuasive writing, and presentation skills. Participants will learn key tools to improve clarity and message organization, enhancing readability. The course includes practical strategies for drafting and revising business communications.
Website: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/
Categories: Business
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$999.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Academy
Georgetown University
The course includes dynamic lectures, workshop sessions with graduate instructors, peer feedback, and off-site excursions to locations like the National Gallery of Art. It covers poetry, fiction, personal prose, and literary techniques, focusing on publishing and professionalization aspects of writing.
Website: https://summer.georgetown.edu/
Categories: Poetry, Essay, and Fiction
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$3,095.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Students must be current 8th to 12th graders with a minimum GPA of 2.0. International students are not required to submit TOEFL scores.
Course includes 7 hours of video, 5 articles, and 3 downloadable resources. Covers essential writing principles: simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction, Essay, and Business
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$25.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
7 hours 20 minutes, 82 lectures
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Novel Writing Workshop
Udemy
Includes 27 video lessons, access on mobile and TV, downloadable resources, and a certificate of completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$110.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Program
UC San Diego
The program offers essential creative writing skills across various genres such as fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Students can choose electives to specialize and earn a professional certificate.
Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Screenplay, Short Story, and Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$5,585.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
15-30 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: A $0 application fee applies, and a $125 certificate fee is required for those pursuing the certificate.
The course teaches persuasive writing techniques, productivity tips, editing strategies, and using ChatGPT for business writing. It includes video lectures, articles, and downloadable resources.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Business
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$140.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Novel & Script First Draft
The Writers' Studio
This course offers a structured, step-by-step process for writing novels or screenplays, designed for full-time workers. It includes comprehensive materials, online tools, and tutor guidance to develop characters and story structure, allowing for creative exploration.
Website: https://www.writerstudio.com.au
Categories: Book, Screenplay, and Fiction
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$2,852.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
10 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Completing the Unlocking Creativity course is recommended.
Writing for Children
The London School of Journalism
The course includes 10 lessons and 17 exercises focusing on various aspects of writing for children, from character creation to plotting and publishing. Students can work at their own pace and receive a certificate upon completion.
Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/
Categories: Kids and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£335.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
3-4 months, 10 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Harry Potter Writing Class
The Writer's Workshop for Kids
4-week course with weekly 1-hour Zoom sessions, Google Classroom materials, personal feedback. Focuses on literary devices through creative activities related to Harry Potter.
Website: https://ronnirowland.com/harry-potter/
Categories: Kids, Fantasy, and Fiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$100.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: 8 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Fantasy Writing Class
The Writer's Workshop for Kids
4-week online class focusing on fantasy elements. Students create characters, worlds, and stories through interactive lessons and personal feedback.
Website: https://ronnirowland.com/fantasy/
Categories: Kids and Fantasy
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$100.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: 8 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
15-Week Screenwriting Workshop
New York Film Academy
The course provides a comprehensive education in screenwriting, focusing on narrative storytelling, screenplay structure, and character development. Students will work on projects such as writing a feature film screenplay or a television pilot, with mentorship from industry professionals.
Website: https://www.nyfa.edu
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$2,200.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
15 weeks, one session per week for 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: For the television workshops, prior completion of the respective spec workshop may be required.
Persuasive Communication: Narrative, Evidence, and Impact
Harvard University
This two-week online program focuses on persuasive communication skills, including writing, speaking, and presenting. It combines peer feedback with practical exercises in data visualization and argumentation. Participants will learn to craft compelling messages and understand communications within a broader policy context.
Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu
Categories: Business and Legal
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$4,902.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 weeks, approximately 12 hours per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
