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Professional Writing Courses

Professional writing courses can help you learn effective communication, audience analysis, content organization, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in editing, creating engaging narratives, and writing for various formats, such as reports, proposals, and digital content. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checking, Trello for project management, and Google Docs for collaborative writing, helping you streamline the writing process and enhance your productivity.


Popular Professional Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    O Músico Contemporâneo

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Timelines, Storytelling, File Management, Peripheral Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fudan University

    导演思维:微影人的自我修养

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Editing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Ethics, Technology and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Engineering Practices, Research, Conceptual Design, Risk Management Framework, Mediation

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

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    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, System Support, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Data Ethics, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Technical Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
  • 导演思维:微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Introduction to Technical Support : IBM
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto

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