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Academic Writing Courses

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.

Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Cloud Hosting, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Target Market, Writing, Sales Presentations, Editing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Creativity, Program Standards

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Text Mining, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Performance Measurement, Microsoft 365, Performance Analysis, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Research, User Research, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Interview Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Composure, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Driving engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Drive Engagement, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Social Skills, Communication, Writing, Business Writing, English Language, Writing and Editing

    4.2
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Presentations, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Technical Communication, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Business Writing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Writing, Rapport Building, Liberal Arts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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