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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Literacy

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Security Controls, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Accounts Receivable, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Statements, Process Analysis, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation

    3 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3 (30) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Flash - SaaS Technical Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software As A Service, Scalability, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Systems Integration, Cloud-Based Integration, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Your Own Database Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling

    4.5 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication Strategies, Writing

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Package and Software Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Desktop Support, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware

    4.7 stars, 141 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software, Writing

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Risk Management, Human Capital, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Team Building, Scalability, Diversity Training

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment petit - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Techniques, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, General Science and Research, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, electromagnetics, Research

    4.8 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Systems Engineering and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Scope Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Risk Management, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Earned Value Management

    4.9 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Research Reports

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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