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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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    Coursera

    Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Engineering, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Adobe Premiere, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Apple software proficiency, Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Document Management, Report Writing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    《MBA论文写作指导》

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Business Writing, Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Technical Writing, Presentations, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Science and Research, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Microsoft 365, Animations, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Content Creation, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Testability, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), No-Code Development, Lead Generation, Content Creation, Gemini, Email Marketing, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Social Media, Digital Marketing, TikTok, Instagram, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, Web Design and Development, Video Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera
  • Programming with C#: Simplilearn
  • Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success: Skillshare
  • Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver: Packt
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation: Google Cloud
  • 《MBA论文写作指导》: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation: Microsoft
  • Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code: Scrimba

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