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Technical Writing Courses

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.


Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Technical Documentation, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Amazon Junior Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Relational Databases, Java Programming, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Practical Guide to Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Internet Of Things, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Product Planning, File Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Electronic Systems, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera
  • Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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