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This Screenwriting Course is designed for aspiring scriptwriters, where you will learn the art of storytelling, character development and dialogue. With expert guidance, you will understand the screenplay structure, formatting, and writing for different genres. Take our classes and learn the fineness behind successful cinematic stories! Become the best screenwriter in town today!
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course modules
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Get the introduction of the screenwriting and its principle aspects
- Understand to outline a screenplay
- Develop the skills and knowledge required for screenplay writing
- Learn to write a script using a template
- Get knowledge of the software planning tool and understand its usage
- Explore the complete process of writing a screenplay and performing the script beat analysis on a movie script
Screenwriting Course Overview
This Screenwriting Course is ideal for someone aspiring to give a start to their screenwriting. Our online course covers all the significant aspects of screenwriting, enabling you to gain proficiency. By taking this online screenwriting course, you will understand how to write the pitch letters of the screenplay.
Our Online Screenwriting Classes will also provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the tools used for screenwriting. Through expert insights, you will gain expertise in the visual planning tool and the software planning tool. You also learn the process of analysing any screenplay and crafting it into an engaging one with the help of our expert tutor.
By the end of the Screenwriting Course Online, you will have mastered the nuances of screenwriting, strengthening the skills required to become a professional screenwriter. Get ready to leave your creative footprint in the world of film and television!
Screenwriting Training Details
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Moreover, many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means that by doing this Screenwriting Course Online, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
How to Write a Screenplay Outline – Introduction
- How to Write a Screenplay Outline – Introduction
- How to Write a Screenplay -The Pitch Letter
How to Outline a Screenplay – The Concept of Beats
- How to Write a Screenplay – Movie Beats Pages 1 to 55
- How to Write a Screenplay – Movie Beats Pages 55 to 110
Screenplay Outline |Template – Movie Script Planning Tools
- How to Write a Screenplay Outline – Visual Planning Tool – The Corkboard
- How to Write a Screenplay – Create a Software Movie Beat Planning Tool
- How to Write a Screenplay – Completing The Software Planning Tool
- How to Write a Screenplay – Movie Script Beat Analysis – Looper
- How to Write a Screenplay – Conclusion
Our comprehensive Screenwriting Course is perfect for those willing to establish their career in screenplay writing. Those aspiring writers who are looking to accelerate their career prospects in the writing industry can also opt for this Online Script Writing Course.
Check out our Creative Writing Course and start exploring your imagination and creativity. With our expert guidance, you can develop your writing skills and create compelling stories that captivate your readers.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Screenwriting Course Online, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
The Online Screenwriting Classes assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Screenwriting Course Online MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the Online Script Writing Course MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
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5 Stars | 12 Reviews

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Unlocking Creative Potential
The Course unlocked my creative potential, offering invaluable insights into crafting compelling stories and screenplays.
Declan White
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Perfect for Aspiring Writers
This course is ideal for those new to screenwriting, providing a solid foundation in the art of writing scripts and developing engaging characters.
Charlie Payne
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Engaging and Educational
Filled with engaging content, the course combines educational material with practical exercises to enhance learning and keep participants motivated.
James Davey
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Builds Writing Confidence
After completing the Course, I gained the confidence to express my ideas and develop scripts that capture audience attention.
Jayden Parsons
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Practical Writing Techniques
The course offers practical techniques and tools that can be immediately applied to scriptwriting projects, making it highly beneficial for beginners.
Zachary Phillips
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Supportive Creative Environment
With a supportive community of instructors and peers, the course provides constructive feedback that encourages growth and creative exploration.
Harrison Dean
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Flexible Learning Experience
The online format allows for a flexible learning experience, accommodating various schedules and enabling learners to progress at their own pace.
Aaron O'Donnell
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Comprehensive Screenwriting Basics
Covering essential topics, the course ensures a comprehensive understanding of screenwriting basics, from structure to dialogue creation.
Maya Hunt
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Enhances Storytelling Skills
This course greatly enhances storytelling skills, teaching participants how to weave narratives that resonate with audiences.
Holly Gray
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Focus on Real-World Applications
The Course emphasizes practical applications, preparing learners for real-world screenwriting challenges.
Ella Parker
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Encourages Creative Exploration
It encourages ongoing creative exploration, motivating learners to experiment with different writing styles and genres.
Jade Nelson
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Keeps Writers Engaged
With dynamic lessons and interactive writing exercises, the course ensures that participants remain engaged and inspired throughout their screenwriting journey.
Matilda Franklin


Declan White
The Course unlocked my creative potential, offering invaluable insights into crafting compelling stories and screenplays.

Charlie Payne
This course is ideal for those new to screenwriting, providing a solid foundation in the art of writing scripts and developing engaging characters.

James Davey
Filled with engaging content, the course combines educational material with practical exercises to enhance learning and keep participants motivated.

Jayden Parsons
After completing the Course, I gained the confidence to express my ideas and develop scripts that capture audience attention.

Zachary Phillips
The course offers practical techniques and tools that can be immediately applied to scriptwriting projects, making it highly beneficial for beginners.


Harrison Dean
With a supportive community of instructors and peers, the course provides constructive feedback that encourages growth and creative exploration.

Aaron O'Donnell
The online format allows for a flexible learning experience, accommodating various schedules and enabling learners to progress at their own pace.

Maya Hunt
Covering essential topics, the course ensures a comprehensive understanding of screenwriting basics, from structure to dialogue creation.

Holly Gray
This course greatly enhances storytelling skills, teaching participants how to weave narratives that resonate with audiences.

Ella Parker
The Course emphasizes practical applications, preparing learners for real-world screenwriting challenges.


Jade Nelson
It encourages ongoing creative exploration, motivating learners to experiment with different writing styles and genres.

Matilda Franklin
With dynamic lessons and interactive writing exercises, the course ensures that participants remain engaged and inspired throughout their screenwriting journey.

FAQs
The screenwriting course is about how to write a story before it is viewed on the screen. It is about creating the character, developing the plot, engaging the story, crafting dialogue and more.
Yes, you can. Writing a story is entirely dependent on your talent, imagination and creativity. You can easily do it when you get the training on how to put the vision into action.
Even though screenwriting and scriptwriting are used interchangeably in the film industry, both terms have slightly different meanings as screenwriters develop stories that are usually broadcast on television or movie screens. On the other hand, a scriptwriter level can be watched on a screen or in a live performance.
After getting skills in screenwriting, you can join the film industry, film production house, TV series house or develop your enterprise.
To enhance your skills and network, it's important to gain experience in both reading others' scripts and writing your own. Your university's careers service can guide joining societies, as well as finding work experience, internships, and year-long placement opportunities. These experiences will help you build a creative network and develop your abilities.
The income of a screenwriter can differ significantly depending on the industry and the budget of the film. As outlined by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB), the minimum earnings for film screenwriters are structured as follows:
For films with a budget exceeding £2 million, the minimum earnings are set at £42,120. For films with a budget ranging from £750,000 to £2 million, the minimum earnings are £25,650. This framework provides a useful reference for understanding the financial landscape for screenwriters in the film industry.
This Screenwriting Course is typically delivered online through our Lead Academy's learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
The Screenwriting Course Online is accredited by CPD, which employers and professional organisations across the globe recognise. Upon completing this course, the chances of getting a job will increase with such qualifications as it will serve an additional merit to your profile.
Yes, you can. Our customer service is open 24/7. You can reach us anytime from anywhere. You will get all the contact details here: https://lead-academy.org/contact-us.
Yes, you will get the course materials while doing the Online Screenwriting Classes. The instructor will send the materials as necessary as the lecture videos. However, you must pay a minimal amount for the course materials.
For a CPD-accredited PDF certificate, it will take 24 hours; however, for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days.
Surely! You can access any Lead Academy course from anywhere in the world at any time.
After successfully purchasing the Online Script Writing Course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org
There's no need to worry if you didn't pass the exam or didn't get the required score. You can always retake the exam with better preparation.
You can browse our website to discover all the available options and find the perfect one for your career advancement. However, if you want to create a story that will hook your target audience instantly as well, we recommend you join our Craft of Writing Course and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.