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Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.

Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Architecture Review, Root Cause Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Security, SQL, Database Development, System Monitoring, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Maintenance, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Governance, Query Languages, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Automation

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Application Deployment, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Software Design, Product Planning, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Marketing Skills: Marketing Psychology And Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Price Negotiation, Psychology, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Scale Up Specialization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Process Development, Growth Strategies, Sales Strategy, Sales, Product Management, Process Management, Business Risk Management, Product Development, Risk Management, Organizational Development, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Human Resources, People Development, People Management, Business Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, Media and Communications, Report Writing, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Responsible AI, International Relations, digital literacy, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, NoSQL, Database Systems, Data Mining, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, File Management, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Impactful Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Target Audience, Writing, Professionalism, Communication, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Concision, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Planning, Grammar, Vocabulary, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Performance Stress Testing, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Installation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

  • SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing: Coursera
  • The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne: Dartmouth College
  • Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps: Logical Operations
  • Marketing Skills: Marketing Psychology And Neuromarketing: Alex Genadinik
  • Scale Up Specialization Capstone: IE Business School
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University
  • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • Impactful Business Communication: Madecraft
  • Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates: Coursera

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