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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Database Systems, Data Management

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    National Taiwan University

    CAD/BIM技術與應用

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Technical Drawing, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Estimation, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Calculations

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    358 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Financial Trading, Market Data, Securities Trading, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Market Trend, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Portfolio Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Software Development

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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Content Management, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Containerized Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Microservices, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Digital Forensics Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Traffic Flow Optimization, Vocabulary, Water Resources, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Robotics, Grammar, Augmented Reality, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • CAD/BIM技術與應用: National Taiwan University
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Containerized Applications on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Digital Forensics Concepts: Infosec
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University

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