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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    374 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Court Systems, Learning Strategies, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Grant Applications, Proposal Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Creative Thinking, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Music, Student Support and Services, Fundraising, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Writing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented, Empathy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera

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