• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Storytelling

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    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
    ·
    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    770 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Drive Engagement & Close Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Enterprise Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Global Marketing, Value Propositions, Milestones (Project Management)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    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, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    394 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Metrics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    738 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    H

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Starweaver

    Executive Communication & Data Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Alex Genadinik

    Create (Artificial Intelligence) AI VIDEOS WITH ZERO FILMING

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Video Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Multimedia, TikTok, Natural Language Processing, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Marketing y diseño de experiencias

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Searches related to storytelling

storytelling and influencing: communicate with impact
storytelling and persuading with data and digital technology
storytelling y medios digitales
storytelling and pro-level editing for youtube success
storytelling / re-brand your brand
storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto
storytelling et influence : communiquer pour convaincre
storytelling that delivers program and project outcomes
1…232425…86

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

  • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Drive Engagement & Close Complex Deals: LearnQuest
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: Starweaver

Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

Leadership (53)
Project Management (30)
Plan (25)
Planning (24)
Modeling (17)
Analytics (16)
Human Resources (16)
Decision-making (15)
Change Management (14)
Innovation (14)
Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok