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      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Color Theory, Storytelling, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design social media content with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Stress Management, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create environmental awareness content with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      TikTok Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Content Management, Social Media Management, Scheduling, Market Opportunities, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Writing, Instructional Design, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Getting Started with Strapi and Content Types

      Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Content Management, TypeScript, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Analytics and SEO, Node.JS, Web Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Web Development Tools, Software Installation, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Multichannel Marketing - Email, Content and Mobile Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Paid media, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Target Audience, UI/UX Strategy, Campaign Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Design social media content with Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera Project Network
    • Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • TikTok Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro: Coursera
    • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with Strapi and Content Types: Packt

    Why Learn Content Writing?

    Content writing is the craft of producing written material that informs, educates, or inspires an audience—whether for digital marketing, journalism, education, or branding. It combines research, structure, and tone to connect ideas with readers. Learning content writing can help you communicate effectively, build an online presence, and support business or creative goals.

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