• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Writing

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


  • P

    Pearson

    What's New in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Proposal Development, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Excel: Modeling with Power Pivot and Reporting Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Report Writing, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Instagram Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Copywriting, Video Production, Photo Editing, Visual Storytelling, Photography, Media Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Strategy, Writing, Design Elements And Principles, Writing and Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Miro for Beginners: Create an interactive presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Solution Sales Engineering, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Building a Strong Business Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Target Market, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, User Feedback, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Product Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Videography, Web Presence, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Writing, Photography, Layout Design, Copywriting, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Brand Management, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Development, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication, Business Software, Business Writing, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Employee Databases Using MS SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R Programming, R (Software), Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    ChatGPT 2026 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Work For You

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, OpenAI, Generative AI, Business Writing, Writing, Content Creation, Market Opportunities, Blogs, New Business Development, Content Performance Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Adaptability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…101102103…128

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

  • What's New in Modern C++: Pearson
  • Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Excel: Modeling with Power Pivot and Reporting Insights: Logical Operations
  • Instagram Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Miro for Beginners: Create an interactive presentation: Coursera
  • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit: Yale University
  • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Analyze Employee Databases Using MS SQL Server: EDUCBA

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok