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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Welcome to Munich

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Services, Cultural Sensitivity, Student Support and Services, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies, Education and Training

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Data Storage, Network Support, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security

    4.7
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Data Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Business Reporting, Recruitment, Communication, Vocabulary

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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Technical Writing, Document Management, Natural Language Processing, Information Technology, Multilingualism, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Trustworthiness, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Personal Information

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

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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Partnership Accounting, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax Planning, Organizational Structure, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, HR Tech, Marketing, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, System Configuration, Network Switches, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Welcome to Munich: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2: IBM
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Beginner English: Personal Information: Voxy
  • Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera

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