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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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    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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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Business Writing, Project Management

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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Microservices, Scalability, Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Design, System Testing, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Database Systems, System Monitoring, Web Applications, Application Development, Data Processing, Big Data

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Design, Business, Analysis, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy, Accounting, Report Writing, Finance, Financial Accounting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Risk Management Framework, Program Management, Risk Management

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), AI Orchestration, Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yeshiva University

    Arch of Titus: Rome and the Menorah

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course): University of Virginia
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wharton Business Foundations Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder

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