Screenwriting Courses and Certifications

The Fundamentals of Screenwriting

3 reviews

How to Structure Your Screenplay. How to Create Characters. The Purpose of Conflict. How To Use A Midpoint. Fixing Common Short Film Mistakes. Your Next Step As A Writer.How to Write a Short Film. Your next step as a Writer.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

StudioBinder

Script Breakdown Tutorials

1 review

Learn script breakdown with StudioBinder in under an hour, covering tagging elements, adding notes, managing cast members, and generating reports.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Video Script Writing

145 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Guides you through the process of script writing for informational videos, commercials, and public service announcements.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Screenwriting Essentials: Create, Write, and Develop for TV

Learn to write thought-provoking scripts with an authentic voice, strong characters, and exciting conflicts

• Domestika
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Script Writing for Nonfiction Video

52 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to write a script for a corporate project, documentary film, or any other nonfiction video project.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Screenwriting: The Art of the First Draft

Screenwriting: The Art of the First Draft with Hal Ackerman

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• $29.00

Screenwriting Masterclass for Beginners

"How I Wrote Breaking Bad".How IWrote Knives Out — Writing Advice from Rian Johnson.How the Safdie Brothers Lie in Uncut Gems.How Quentin Tarantino Wrote Inglourious Basterds.How Pixar Wrote Up.

• YouTube
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Screenwriting Tips

Slated Screenwriting Tips Series - Modern Conflicts for Young Characters. Slated Screen Writing Tips Series: Why Critics Are Wrong About Red Notice. Writing A Love Story Like Pixar's Luca. How To Craft An Unforgettable Antagonist. What Makes Tim Burton G…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Screenwriting Life

Learn screenwriting from professionals Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna, with insider tips on dialogue, delivery, and navigating Hollywood. 11-hour duration.

• YouTube
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Film Courage

Essentials to Being a Professional Screenwriter - Christian Elder - Full Interview

Learn screenwriting essentials from Christian Elder, a LA-based screenwriter and filmmaker, in this 3-4 hour material by Film Courage. Topics include storytelling, movie openings, and idea generation.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

DCE- 04: Writing for Media: Radio and Television

IGNOU's 16-week course offers an introduction to scriptwriting for radio and television, covering production techniques, program types, and specific formats like documentaries and plays.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• 31st Dec, 2023
• Free Online Course

Film Production

8 reviews

Syllabus covers the fundamentals of film production from pitching to post-production and delves into topics such as camera, sound, production design, editing and marketing.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

203 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write a feature-length screenplay with Michigan State University's 20-week online course. Gain confidence, pitch-ready scripts, and experience a professional writers room process. No prior experience required.

• Coursera
• 3 days 21 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Cambridge

Business Success in the Screen Industries

Learn business strategies for screenwriting, networking skills, and how to start a production company in this 4-week course from the University of Cambridge.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Cambridge

Building your Screenplay

6 ratings at edX

Join the University of Cambridge's 4-week course to master screenplay writing. Learn visual communication, dialogue crafting, and industry insights, while developing your own script.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)