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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    475 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Service Level, Service Management, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Revising

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Peer Review, Mental Concentration, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Proposal Development, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Concision, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Communication Strategies, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    513 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Debugging, Model Training, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Workflows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Technical Support : IBM
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI

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