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Content Writing Courses

Content writing courses can help you learn how to create engaging blog posts, articles, social media content, and website copy. You can build skills in audience analysis, SEO optimization, and effective storytelling techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for editing, Google Analytics for tracking content performance, and WordPress for publishing, allowing you to apply your writing skills in real-world contexts and enhance your content's reach and impact.


Popular Content Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

    4.8
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Perfect Tenses and Modals

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners: Product

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, User Flows, User Experience Design, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Planning, Science and Research, Growth Mindedness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Video Content Creation in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Digital Content, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Storytelling, Typography, Branding, Drive Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Blogs, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Editing, Business Writing, Content Creation, User Accounts, E-Commerce, Content Management

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    Adobe

    Generative AI Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Creativity, Data Integrity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact: Skillshare
  • Perfect Tenses and Modals: University of California, Irvine
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners: Product: Coursera
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Video Content Creation in Canva: Coursera

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