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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Professional Networking, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Visual Design, Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Trustworthiness, Team Management, Storytelling, Writing
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Docs, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), User Feedback, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Organizational Skills, Research, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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