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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


  • C

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Project Implementation, Presentations, Action Oriented

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Concision

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Writing and Editing, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Finance for Everyone Capstone Project: McMaster University
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz

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