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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.


Popular Storytelling Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.7
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
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    519 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Project Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Trend Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Pivot Tables And Charts, Histogram, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Process Improvement, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Information Technology, Release Management, Business Process Modeling, Database Management, Agile Methodology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Visualize & Optimize Your Marketing Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Data Presentation, Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Statistics, Psychology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Leadership, Presentations, Creativity, Teamwork, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, People Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, Decision Making, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos: IBM
  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Visualize & Optimize Your Marketing Spend: Coursera
  • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University

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