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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Science and Research, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Database Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions, Emerging Technologies, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Design, Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Business Writing, Forecasting, English Language, Budgeting, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Acumen, Business Ethics, Auditing, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours