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    Learn storytelling techniques for engaging communication. Understand narrative structures, character development, and effective storytelling methods.

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    Explore the Storytelling Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      M

      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Color Theory, Storytelling, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      M

      Michigan State University

      Effectively delivering the news to your audience

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Creativity, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Storyboard using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Creative Designing in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Writing, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google AR & VR

      VR and 360 Video Production

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Video Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Videography, Media Production, Content Creation, Editing, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      890 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
    • Jazz Improvisation: Berklee
    • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
    • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
    • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London

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