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Writing Courses

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


  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Business, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    562 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Assortment, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Writing

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    734 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Storytelling, Gemini, Video Production, Email Automation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Google Docs, Google Workspace, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Proofreading, Prompt Engineering, Productivity Software, Gmail, Generative AI, Writing, Collaboration, Project Management, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Application Development, Data Presentation, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Planning, Marketing, Marketing Planning, English Language, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    194 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    479 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Rédaction de contrats

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Contract Review, Commercial Laws, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Coordination, Civil Law, Liquidation, Asset Protection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    887 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    459 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, Test Case, Testability, R Programming, Code Reusability, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Build Tools, Git (Version Control System), Development Testing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Google Workspace with Gemini: Google Cloud
  • Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python: Coursera
  • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera

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