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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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    28DIGITAL

    Data Science for Business Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Risking, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Drive Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, Technical Management, New Product Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

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    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

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    Amazon Web Services

    Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Analysis, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Requirements Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, System Monitoring, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Failure Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, Debugging, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, System Design and Implementation, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Innovation, Transportation Operations, Real Time Data

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Timelines, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, European History, Physical Science, Experimentation, Radiation Protection

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    University of Michigan

    UX (User Experience) Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

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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

  • Data Science for Business Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Data Storytelling: Fractal Analytics
  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera
  • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
  • Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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