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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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    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

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication

    4.8
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    204 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Communication, Marketing, Oral Expression, Product Demonstration, Marketing Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Service, Business Writing, Business Ethics, Oral Comprehension, Advertising, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Read a Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Writing

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

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    Coursera

    Working with Subqueries in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages

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    65 reviews

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    Universidad Austral

    Cómo Invertir en Cripto

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Investments, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Asset Management, FinTech, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Risking

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Unstructured Data, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Infectious Diseases, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Development, Security Engineering

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Sales Support, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting

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

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • How to Read a Novel: The University of Edinburgh
  • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera
  • Cómo Invertir en Cripto: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud

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