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Academic Writing Courses

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.


Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, English Language, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Music, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Concision, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Editing, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Proofreading, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Getting the Most from Your Documents with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Docs, Generative AI, Gemini, Brainstorming, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Communication, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura académica

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Language Competency

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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    520 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Data Import/Export, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Presentations, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Engineering Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript and jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Getting the Most from Your Documents with GenAI: Logical Operations
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos de la escritura académica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Crash Course on Python: Google

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