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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Job Analysis, Multilingualism, Communication, Professionalism, Recruitment

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides, Organizational Structure, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Diagram Design, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Image Analysis, Software Visualization, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project: Writing a Research Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

    ★ 4.7 (499) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Grammar and Punctuation

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, English Language, Literacy

    ★ 4.7 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Constructive Feedback, Visual Storytelling

    ★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Copywriting, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Keyword Research

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Model Training, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.9 (43K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Data Presentation, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Data Science

    ★ 4.7 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Strategies, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Concision, Engineering Management, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine
  • Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM

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