Storytelling Courses and Certifications

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

14 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)

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

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

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

Stanford Seminar - Cognitively Appropriate Computing Education for Young Learners

Explore cognitively appropriate computing education for young learners through voice-based storytelling and visual tools, addressing literacy challenges and fostering computational thinking skills.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Medcast Episode 21: Hidden and Here Miniseries Part 4

Explore the crucial role of non-clinical essential workers in healthcare during COVID-19, focusing on their impact on patient experience and system functionality.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Medcast Episode 17: Hidden and Here Miniseries Part 2

Explores COVID-19's impact on caregivers through an interview with Dr. Peter Poullos, discussing challenges faced by caregivers and strategies for better engagement with them.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Deep Reckonings- Prosocial Uses of Deepfake Technology

Explore ethical uses of deepfake technology for social good, examining potential benefits and risks through case studies and discussions on responsible development and application.

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

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

Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

433 ratings at Coursera

Explore cosmic evolution as a creative process, examining dynamic interactions in galaxies, Earth, life, and human communities. Discover evolutionary processes and their implications for our ecological future.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

1939 ratings at Coursera

This course will teach you how to use your written words to become more persuasive.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

118 ratings at Coursera

Learners will develop the skills to: analyze and tailor a communication effort for different audiences, develop clear messages, create logical and compelling stories, understand and apply important considerations with language as well as nonverbal commun…

• Coursera
• 14 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)