Storytelling Courses and Certifications

Commonwealth Education Trust

Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

15 reviews

This course is for curious students and aspiring authors with a passion for writing for young readers. This course will guide you with a combination of video lectures, online readings, peer reviews, and guest appearances from world-renowned children’s au…

• Coursera
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

StudioBinder

Advanced Filmmaking Techniques

16 reviews

Learn about color theory, directing camera movement, film blocking and production design in this short video series. The course concludes with recreating Se7en's Climax for $400.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

7 reviews

At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Language of Hollywood: Storytelling, Sound, and Color

11 reviews

This Film History course explores how fundamental changes in film technology affected popular Hollywood storytelling. We will consider the transition to sound, and the introduction of color. This online educational experience is not equivalent to a colle…

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

BYU

Creative Writing

8 reviews

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Learn about plot, wordbuilding, short stories, character, and publishing.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creative Resilience: How To Flourish In The Face Of Life's Challenges

7 reviews

Discover essential building blocks for creative resilience, blending neuroscience, human flourishing, and arts. Develop skills to thrive amid challenges, using proven techniques for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

• Kadenze
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• $197.00

Great Learning

YouTube Marketing

8 reviews

Learn effective YouTube marketing strategies, from storytelling to SEO, to boost brand visibility and engagement. Discover tools and techniques for optimizing content and reaching your target audience on this powerful platform.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Scratch

6 reviews

A gentle introduction to programming that prepares you for subsequent courses in coding.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor

13 ratings at edX

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare's Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello's story in new forms and contexts today.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Steven Spielberg's Harvard Commencement Speech on Character, Intuition, and Courage

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg shares insights on intuition, character-defining moments, and the power of storytelling in shaping humanity and fostering peace.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cooking as a Call to Act - Science and Cooking Public Lecture Series 2018

Renowned chef Massimo Bottura explores the intersection of cooking, science, and social responsibility, discussing innovative culinary techniques and the importance of sustainable gastronomy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visual Media for Effective Healthcare Communication

Enhance your ability to connect with an audience using visual presentation. Gain tools and strategies to communicate more effectively via the media, with guidance from leading Stanford Medicine faculty.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Place-Based Storytelling

Place-Based Storytelling is a lively, informative guide to creating and telling engaging, multimedia stories about people and events at specific locations.

• Stanford OpenEdx
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Redesigning the CEO

Sarah Nahm shares insights on entrepreneurial leadership, emphasizing embracing uncertainty, observing others, and transforming hiring processes through her experiences founding and leading Lever, a talent recruitment platform.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Zen of Entrepreneurship

Explore zentrepreneurship principles for integrating creativity, ambition, and social consciousness in entrepreneurship. Learn to think differently and expand your perspective for impactful business ventures.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video