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Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.


Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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    193 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Business Consulting, Business Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Presentations

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    202 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Empowerment, Collaboration

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Intermediate Grammar Project

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Multimedia, English Language, Content Creation, Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Electronic Media

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced â… 

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Writing

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    Coursera

    Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy, Creativity

    4.7
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    66 reviews

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    Microsoft

    Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations, Customer Insights, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course): University of Virginia
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • Intermediate Grammar Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced â… : Sungkyunkwan University

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