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Storytelling Course

Become great at storytelling

1h 16min | 8 lessons | 16 downloadable resources

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Craft compelling narratives that drive conversions
  • Apply proven storytelling frameworks to marketing campaigns
  • Build emotional resonance with your audience
  • Translate complex ideas into simple, persuasive messages
  • Improve your brand with stories that stick

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Master the art of Storytelling to make your marketing resonate and drive real business outcomes.

Course Length:
1h 16min. 8 lessons.


In a crowded market, facts and features aren’t enough—you need stories that connect. This course helps you become a sharper, more persuasive marketer by teaching you how to use storytelling frameworks that stick. Learn how to shape narratives that move people, make brands memorable, and inspire action across channels and campaigns.

After completing this online course on Storytelling, you will be able to:

  • Use proven storytelling frameworks like ABT and the 5 Primal Stories to craft compelling narratives.
  • Communicate complex ideas with clarity, emotion, and structure.
  • Apply storytelling techniques across landing pages, emails, social media, and presentations.
  • Build a unique brand voice that differentiates and drives loyalty.
  • Inspire action with stories that align with your customer’s journey and motivations.

This course is for you if you are:

  • A marketer looking to improve message clarity and brand storytelling.
  • A copywriter, content strategist, or creative lead working across multiple channels.
  • A founder or startup team trying to connect emotionally with early customers.
  • A growth or product marketer who wants more engagement and resonance.
  • Anyone who wants to make their marketing more human, memorable, and impactful.

Look no further than CXL, this is the best and most recommended course you will find on Storytelling.

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Course Curriculum

Storytelling

What is—and what is not—storytelling

Understanding the power of story and dispelling ideas of what it is not Topics covered: Learn the elements, structure and attributes of storyDefine the story arc (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)Understand the 8 basic stru

Introduction to Design Thinking for storytelling

Leveraging design thinking to prototype stories Topics covered: Understand the Design Thinking stepsUnderstand how to submit stories through the Design Thinking modelBegin to conceptualize empathize, define and ideate phases Resources Resources The 22

Step one: Empathize

Becoming an empath to tell effective stories Topics covered: Empathy is a skill setLearn the 3 levels of empathy: cognitive, emotional, compassionateFinding your story’s universal truth Resources Resources Empathy VS Sympathy Blog post/article Wired fo

Step two: Defining

The importance of defining the story mission, character, plot and conclusion for a successful story Topics covered: Creating a story missionDefining the story charactersCreating a story outline Resources Resources Fiction Writing Template Template Miss

Step three: Ideating

Ideation is about taking your story arc and giving it intersectionality (several layers from several angles) Topics covered: Ideation as a great tool to tell storiesBrainstorming sessions and ideasUsing the SCAMPER brainstorming tool Resources Resource

Step four: Prototype

Creating low cost, low effort story concepts Topics covered: Learning to create story conceptsPrototyping story linesIdentifying the best prototypes by using the Napkin Pitch model Resources Lesson slide deck

Step five: Test

Learn to benchmark your storytelling Topics covered: Success indicators in storytellingHow to fail with a story Resources Resources 500 Questions To Help You Write A Better Story Video 100 questions to help evaluate your story Blog post/article 50 Stor

Miri Rodriguez

Head of Global Internship Program @ Microsoft Corporation

Cofounder and CEO of Empressa AI, advising boards on AI transformation. Spent years at Microsoft as a storyteller. Bestselling author of Brand Storytelling, in four languages.

This online course
comes with a
Certificate

Completing this course earns you an official CXL Storytelling Course Certificate to prove your achievement. CXL is recognized as an industry-leading qualification by employers worldwide, and it is an official qualification on LinkedIn that can be added to your profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Plans

What is the difference between the monthly, quarterly and annual plans?

The main differences are the billing period and access to live courses:

Annual: On-demand courses plus live courses, including new live courses throughout the year. Billed annually and offers the best value..

Monthly: On-demand courses only. Billed monthly.

Quarterly: On-demand courses only. Billed every 3 months at a lower monthly rate.

What is the difference between the individual and teams plans?

Individual plans are designed for one learner.

Team plans are available for 2 or more people and include additional tools to help manage learning across your team, including:

  • Track learning progress and engagement.
  • Invite and manage team members.
  • Create learning roadmaps for individual users.
What is included in the subscription plan?

All subscription plans include:

  • 80+ certifiable B2B marketing courses and Minidegree programs.
  • Certificates that can be added to LinkedIn.
  • Progress tracking.
Are live courses and workshops included?

Live courses and workshops are included on annual plans. Monthly and quarterly plans cover the on-demand catalog and every Minidegree.

Can I switch plans later if I want to?

Yes. You can change between Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual billing plans.

If you would like to move from an individual subscription to a team plan, please contact our Customer Success team via live chat and we’ll be happy to help.

What is the difference between the AI Native cohort and the subscription?

The AI Native cohort is a guided learning experience focused specifically on becoming an AI Native Marketer. It includes live cohort sessions, session recordings, preparation materials and resources, progress tracking, and certification.

The subscription gives you access to our broader library of B2B marketing and AI courses. The Annual subscription also includes access to live courses throughout the year.

Does the AI Native cohort include access to the full CXL course library?

No. The AI Native cohort is a separate learning experience focused on the AI Native Marketer program.

If you want access to the wider CXL course library and ongoing learning content, you can choose one of our subscription plans.

Billing

What are the payment options available?

Most major credit cards and Paypal are accepted. If you need an invoice to pay by wire, please message our customer success team via chat for options.

Can I pay in my own currency?

All of our products are priced in USD currency. We have established a system where you can pay in your local currency.

Is there a discount available?
  • We don’t do discounts. Our focus is on the product. Providing the best, highest quality content with our courses.
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