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Academic Writing Courses

Academic writing courses can help you learn how to structure essays, develop thesis statements, and engage in critical analysis. You can build skills in crafting clear arguments, using evidence effectively, and adhering to various citation styles. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and writing platforms that support drafting and editing, allowing you to refine your work and enhance clarity.


Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Design Software, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, electromagnetics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, System Requirements, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Displays, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Engineering Analysis, Graphical Tools, Laboratory Equipment

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

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

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

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    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Report Writing, Relational Databases, File I/O

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAP

    Becoming an SAP Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, SAP Applications, Workforce Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Enterprise Resource Planning, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Training Programs

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Tools, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Test Data, Integration Testing, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Mockups

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Diagram Design

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

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), File I/O, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Internet Of Things

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Qualitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Survey Creation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced â… : Sungkyunkwan University
  • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Becoming an SAP Professional: SAP
  • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh

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