Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.

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

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Higher Education, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, System Support, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months