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Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.


Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Migrating On-premises MySQL Using a Continuous Database Migration Service Job

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Communication, Marketing, Oral Expression, Product Demonstration, Marketing Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Service, Business Writing, Business Ethics, Oral Comprehension, Advertising, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build your first Search Engine using AWS Kendra

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Information Architecture, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Web Design, No-Code Development, AI Workflows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Self Service Technologies, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Assurance

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Harriet Beecher Stowe

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Storytelling, World History, Writing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

  • Migrating On-premises MySQL Using a Continuous Database Migration Service Job: Google Cloud
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Data Analysis with Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera
  • Build your first Search Engine using AWS Kendra: Coursera
  • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Designing a Customer Support Chatbot Using Flowise: Coursera
  • عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow: Coursera
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder

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