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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Data Presentation, Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Statistics, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Coordination, Project Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Analytics, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis, Presentations, Dashboard, Performance Reporting, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Performing Arts, Media Production, Automation, Writing, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks