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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 Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Test Case, Version Control, Code Review, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Application Lifecycle Management, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Project Planning, Project Management, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Multimodal Prompts, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Linear Algebra, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Reluctant Writers

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Content Creation, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Procedure Development, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    PwC India

    GST - when, where, who and how much?

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Design Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Solution Architecture, Application Design, Amazon Web Services, End User Training and Support, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Selling with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Communication, Outside Sales, Customer Service

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Materials science, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Manufacturing and Production, Environmental Engineering, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Safety Standards, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Change Management & Innovation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Generative AI, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching Reluctant Writers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
  • GST - when, where, who and how much?: PwC India
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Capstone: Preparing to work as a Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Selling with Confidence: Dell
  • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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