Essay writing courses can help you learn how to structure arguments, develop thesis statements, and enhance your editing skills. You can build competencies in crafting persuasive essays, analyzing texts, and employing various writing styles. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Google Docs for collaborative writing, and citation managers for organizing references, all of which support the writing process and improve the clarity and effectiveness of your essays.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Peer Review, Mental Concentration, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Concision, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Productivity, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months