Academic writing courses can help you learn how to structure essays, develop thesis statements, and engage in critical analysis. You can build skills in crafting clear arguments, using evidence effectively, and adhering to various citation styles. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and writing platforms that support drafting and editing, allowing you to refine your work and enhance clarity.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Resource Allocation, Peer Review, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Grant Applications, Proposal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Job Analysis, Multilingualism, Communication, Professionalism, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Web Language, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Proposal Development, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Concision, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Communication Strategies, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months