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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 Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    691 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation, ChatGPT, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Case Studies, Social Impact, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agents in LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Data Persistence, Context Management, Human Centered Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    474 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Stress Management, English Language, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Productivity, Personal Development, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Customer Service, Language Competency, Customer Inquiries, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Knowledge, Greeting Customers, Professionalism, Registration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    569 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    302 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Presentations, Data Science, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Research, Talent Sourcing, Writing, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Geneva

    Rédaction de contrats

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Coordination, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Commercial Laws, Service Level Agreement, Civil Law, Liquidation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    875 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
  • AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座): DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva

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