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Writing Courses

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

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, OpenAI, Cloud Computing

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    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Berklee

    Arranging for Songwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Blogs, Content Creation, Copywriting, Editing, Customer Advocacy, Ideation, Brand Management, Interviewing Skills

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    810 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Presentations, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Build AI Apps with No-Code Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Business Reporting, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, ChatGPT, Business Metrics, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content: Coursera
  • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Business English: Networking: University of Washington

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