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Screenwriting & Scriptwriting
Imperial Academy

Year End Sale! Free Level 5 QLS Endorsed Certificate | CPD Accredited | 150 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

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Price
£199 inc VAT
Or £66.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
384 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price) (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The global film, TV, and digital media industry continues to expand rapidly, with the demand for strong storytelling skills growing by over 15% in the past few years. As streaming platforms, production studios, and independent creators search for fresh narratives, skilled screenwriters are increasingly sought after to craft compelling scripts for film, television, animation, games, and online content.

The Screenwriting & Scriptwriting course provides a strong foundation in the art and craft of writing for the screen. Learners explore essential elements such as story structure, character development, dialogue creation, genre conventions, visual storytelling, and the professional standards used in script formatting.

Whether you aim to write your first short film, a feature-length screenplay, or engaging content for digital platforms, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to turn ideas into polished scripts. By the end, you’ll understand how to create captivating narratives, refine your writing, collaborate with directors and producers, and begin building your presence in the screenwriting industry.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of storytelling and screen structure.
  • Develop compelling characters with clear motivations and arcs.
  • Write engaging and realistic dialogue for different genres.
  • Format scripts to professional industry standards.
  • Use visual storytelling techniques for stronger scene construction.
  • Create loglines, synopses, and pitch materials confidently.
  • Build story worlds and plotlines suitable for film or TV.
  • Edit and refine scripts through structured rewriting.

Key Features:

  • Fully online Training.
  • Free QLS Endorsed & CPD Accredited Certificate.
  • No time limits. Study at your own pace.
  • Expert Instructors.
  • Audio Visual Training.
  • Further reading where necessary.
  • Up-to-date curriculum and effective guidelines.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This course explores the principles, techniques, and creative processes that professional screenwriters use to bring stories to life. You will learn how to structure narratives, develop multi-dimensional characters, and craft dialogue that feels natural and engaging. The training also highlights visual storytelling—showing rather than telling—and explains how to convey emotions and plot developments through action and imagery.

Learners will explore different genres and mediums, from feature films to series and online video content. The course also introduces you to the practical side of screenwriting, including how to format scripts correctly, prepare pitch materials, and collaborate within a production team.

By the end, you will have the knowledge and confidence to start developing your own scripts, refine your creative voice, and take meaningful steps toward a screenwriting career.

***Certification***

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

Learners will get an endorsed certificate of achievement directly at their doorstep after successfully completing the Screenwriting & Scriptwriting! It should be noted that international students must pay a £10 shipping cost.

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you will be eligible for a Free CPD Certificate.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring screenwriters and creative writers.
  • Filmmakers and content creators seeking scriptwriting skills.
  • Media, theatre, or English literature learners.
  • Anyone wanting to turn ideas into scripts for film or TV.
  • Writers exploring careers in digital storytelling, animation, or gaming.

Requirements

Anyone can enrol in this Screenwriting & Scriptwriting course.

Career path

  • Screenwriter (£25,000 – £60,000+)
  • Scriptwriter for TV / Film (£28,000 – £70,000+)
  • Script Editor (£30,000 – £50,000)
  • Creative Content Writer (£24,000 – £40,000)
  • Storyboard Writer (£25,000 – £45,000)
  • Narrative Designer (Games) (£30,000 – £55,000)

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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