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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (584) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Honesty, Social Skills, Writing and Editing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication Strategies, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides

    ★ 4.7 (342) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Commercialization, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Private Equity, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Finance

    ★ 4.6 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    ★ 4.6 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Conceptos básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Writing

    ★ 4.8 (948) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Digital Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Report Writing, Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (963) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (413) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Rapport Building, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Correspondence, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (835) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking, Peer Review, Communication, Data Quality

    ★ 4.6 (946) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Performance Review, Personal Attributes, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Team Management, People Management, Interviewing Skills, Psychological Evaluations, Writing, Leadership

    ★ 4.5 (779) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Conceptos básicos: Macquarie University
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore

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