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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Digital Design, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Application Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Information Architecture, Writing, Software Development Tools, Document Management, Automation, AI Workflows, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Content Optimization, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Animations, Marketing Strategies, Motion Graphics, ChatGPT, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Editing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Data Science, AI Integrations, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Writing and Editing, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented, Empathy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks