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Earn a Multi-Genre Creative Writing Badge

Skill Accelerator Badge Program

Ready to take your writing to the next level? Join us June 21-29 for an immersive, in-person creative writing experience through the Skill Accelerator professional development badge program. 

Begin Your Next Chapter

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This intensive multi-genre experience is designed for writers ready to grow—whether you're polishing a novel, shaping personal essays or exploring new genres. We'll deliver expert guidance, community and inspiration across nine exciting days.

Over the course of 23 total hours, you’ll:

  • Workshop your writing in a three-hour intensive session with our expert faculty writer, Aaron Angello, Ph.D., on Saturday, June 28, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Gain admission to 14 hours of engaging craft talks, presentations and a panel discussion, including exclusive insights from publishing professionals.
  • Enjoy VIP access to six hours of performances and readings by award-winning authors.

With a registration fee of $750, this experience offers unmatched access to professional development, expert feedback and a vibrant literary community. View the full schedule here.

Step into your next chapter—your story starts here.

Learn more and enroll.

Skill Accelerator Badges at Hood College

Professional Development

Digital badges are short, focused, competency-based credentials that provide in-demand skills, knowledge and experience.

Designed for Working Professionals

Upskill and advance your career without committing to the demands of a full graduate degree.

Verified Badges

Badges are issued by Milestone™ and can be embedded on LinkedIn and similar online portfolios/resumes. Badges are verified and list the skills/competencies/credits acquired through completion of the course(s).

Short-term courses. Long-term impact.

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