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Technical Writing Courses

Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.


Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Legal Risk, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy and Organization Design Project

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Organizational Strategy, Business Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Communication Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening

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    Coursera

    Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

    4.8
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.7
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Management, User Story, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Release Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environmental Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Design, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Code Review, Development Testing, Interviewing Skills, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Application Development, Software Documentation

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Data Cleansing, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Educational Materials, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Materials science, PIC Microcontrollers, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
  • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design Project: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus: Johns Hopkins University
  • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices: Scrimba
  • Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Smarter Data Analysis Made Easy: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Improve Communication with Genial.ly: Coursera

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