Storytelling
- Builds writing self-confidence
- Develops voice
- Shapes tone and style
Great communication begins with the ability to tell an engaging story. These courses will help you to create and present strong narratives through writing, audio, and visuals. The skills you will develop have the potential to set you apart in your industry, from politics and design to marketing and finance, providing you the tools to advance your career through effective self-promotion and communication. Try a single class or explore our Certificate in Storytelling .
This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction is an expansive mode of inquiry that integrates personal narrative with critical reflection. In this course, we’ll...
Strategic Communications and Corporate Storytelling
Learn to craft compelling narratives that match the tone and intentions of a company, brand, or communication campaign.
Introduction to Podcasting and Radio Reporting
If you want to create a podcast or work in radio, learn everything you need to get started in this beginner’s workshop.
Multimedia Storytelling
Multimedia storytelling has the power to provide context and depth to news stories, fundraising drives, marketing campaigns, and personal...
Introduction to the Media Industry
In this two-session course taught by a senior magazine editor with deep experience in newspaper, magazine, and digital media as well as...
Media Literacy: An Overview
In the era of highly partisan and untrustworthy news, it’s more important than ever to better understand the basics of reporting and...
Writing About Your Life Through Memoir, Essays, and Articles
Whether you are writing your life story, exploring a lifelong passion, or expanding your writing skills, this eight-week online course offers...
How to Write Op-Eds and Personal Essays
Learn how to write essays and then get them published in magazines, in newspapers, and online.
Fundamentals of Storytelling
Explore the basic elements of story, and apply them to your writing for more dynamic content, whether for novels or résumés.