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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.


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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

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    Universidad Austral

    La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Family Support, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

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    Edureka

    Gen AI for Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Test Script Development, ChatGPT

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    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing, Content Marketing, Editing, Drive Engagement

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Graphics Software, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

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    Peking University

    č®”ē®—ęœŗč¾…åŠ©ēæ»čÆ‘åŽŸē†äøŽå®žč·µ Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Document Management, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Multilingualism, Vocabulary, File Management, Data Import/Export, Information Technology

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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

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

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    Google Cloud

    Flutter Startup Namer

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Network Analysis

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    IBM

    How to Modernize applications with IBM CICS

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Application Servers, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Business Logic

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 ļ¼ˆäøŠļ¼‰

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Oral Expression, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Technologies, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cosmetic Formulation Science:Ā Olay
  • La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales :Ā Universidad Austral
  • Gen AI for Code Generation for Python:Ā Edureka
  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals:Ā IBM
  • SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success:Ā Skillshare
  • Game Development with GameMaker:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word:Ā SkillUp
  • č®”ē®—ęœŗč¾…åŠ©ēæ»čÆ‘åŽŸē†äøŽå®žč·µ Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation:Ā Peking University
  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint:Ā Coursera
  • Flutter Startup Namer:Ā Google Cloud

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