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Technical Writing Courses

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.


Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Customer experience improvement, IT Service Management, Service Improvement, Change Control, IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Technical Management, Security Management, Enterprise Architecture, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Design, Agile Methodology, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Quality Improvement, Organizational Structure, IT Infrastructure, Strategic Partnership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Administración de las Tecnologías de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, IT Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Operations, Enterprise Resource Planning, Quality Management, Customer Relationship Management, IT Infrastructure, Leadership and Management, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy

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    University of California, Irvine

    Intermediate Grammar Project

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Multimedia, English Language, Content Creation, Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Electronic Media

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations, Customer Insights, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ITIL V4 Certification Preparation: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • AI Essentials : Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Advanced App Development in Android: Imperial College London
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
  • Administración de las Tecnologías de la Información: Universidad de Palermo
  • Intermediate Grammar Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft

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