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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

    Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Attributes, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    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, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations, Simulations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Design, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Concision, Engineering Management, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Model Training, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder

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