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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.7
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Styles, Writing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Languages with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Language Competency, Language Learning, Communication, Writing, Cultural Diversity

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Variables and Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Goal Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow: Coursera
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera

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