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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


  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Purchasing, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Writing, Microsoft Word, Project Management Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Concepts and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Informatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Target Market, Social Media, Prioritization, Driving engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Leaflet (Software), Statistical Methods, Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Software Documentation, R Programming, R (Software)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Qualitative Research Methods: Capturing Rich Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of North Texas

    College English Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Vocabulary, English Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service: Voxy
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
  • AI Concepts and Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Qualitative Research Methods: Capturing Rich Insights: Coursera
  • College English Prep: University of North Texas

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