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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry Certification Course is an open online course dealing with comedy writing and communication expertise required for performing a stand-up comedy set. The self-paced course is part of the University of Cambridge’s MicroMasters program in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries.

The Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry Training Course is taught over 4 weeks under the direction of Abigail Docherty, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. The course will enable students to develop their creative writing skills and comical content writing skills for standup comedy or performance poetry.

The Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry Online Course is suitable for learners who wish to explore their skills in the field of comedy and poetry and those who wish to master the skills required for interactive live performances. Learners who complete the course will receive a shareable certificate if they have chosen the verified track by paying the fee. The students can also join the programme for free and get a limited duration of access.

The Highlights

Shareable certificate upon completion
Self-paced course
4 weeks duration
8 to 10 hours weekly study
English medium
Online course materials
Writing exercises
Graded assignments and exams
Knowledge of stand-up comedy

Programme Offerings

Shareable Certificate upon completion
Instructor-Paced Course
4 Weeks Duration
8 to 10 Hours Weekly Study
English medium
Online Course Materials
Writing Exercises
Graded Assignments and Exams

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16563	yes	University of Cambridge, Cambridge

The course comes in two variants - free audit track and paid verified track. The free version of the course will only provide limited access to study materials. Those who require unlimited access to online course materials along with assignments, exams and the final certificate should enroll in the paid version. The paid course fee is Rs. 16,402 only.

Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry Course Fee Structure

Course	Amount
Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry	Rs. 16,402 /-

What you will learn

Communication skillsWriting skillsStorytellingLanguage skills

After completing the Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry Training Course, you will learn about the following topics:

Specialised knowledge of different forms of stand-up comedy writing or performance poetry
Important methods and modes of stand-up comedy or performance poetry within various cultural contexts.
Detailed critical analysis of narrative approaches of stand-up comedy or performance poetry.
Dramaturgical and script-editing skills relating to stand-up comedy or performance poetry.
Ways to develop excellent self-management skills needed for planning and improvisations