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    Study script writing for various media. Learn about formatting, dialogue, and storytelling techniques for screen, stage, and radio.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Eclipse (Software), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Schematic Diagrams, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Case

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      4.5
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Analysis, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Android UI Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cross Platform Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Hibernate

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Model View Controller, Java, Application Security, Hibernate (Java), Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Web Applications, Debugging, Continuous Monitoring, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, Javascript, Cloud Hosting, User Interface (UI), Typography, Animations, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Technical Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Brainstorming, Timelines, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Oral Expression, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Development Environment, DevOps, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Generative AI, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean 101: Essential Expressions

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Culture, Literacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition]

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Webpack, Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular script writing courses

    • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Meta Android UI Development: Meta
    • Introduction to Hibernate: Board Infinity
    • Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites: Packt
    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp EdTech
    • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
    • Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI: Packt
    • Korean 101: Essential Expressions: Sungkyunkwan University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Script Writing

    Script writing is the act of writing a script or screenplay—the language and blueprint for film, television, show, video game, or any other audio-visual media. Screenplays can be fiction or nonfiction as well as original or based on a novel, play, or story. But unlike a novel, the script must enable the actors who read it to show the story to the audience rather than tell it. Most scripts do this through a mix of behavioral directions and dialogue.‎

    If you enjoy telling stories, have a good imagination, and have always wanted to see your stories performed on TV or film, you're a good candidate for a career in script writing. However, if you'd like to make money at it, you'll need some patience, self-motivation, and perseverance. Selling scripts to producers and production companies is a competitive business. You'll typically work as a freelancer, and it could take years for you to find success. Other skills you'll need are creative writing, an understanding of filmmaking, and an understanding of the language of scripts.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you learn the basics of script writing or help you understand some of its elements. You can also take general creative writing courses. A course about writing a screenplay for film or television can help you learn how to write a feature-length script.‎

    If you study script writing, you more than likely want to become a script writer for a particular audio-visual medium, but there are other ways to use your skills and knowledge. You may go on to work in advertising, marketing, or copywriting. You can become a film or media critic. You can even dive further into the film industry by trying your hand at acting, talent management, or directing. You may also find that you simply like the act of writing so much that you want to become a novelist.‎

    Online Script Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Script Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of Script Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Script Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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