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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music History, Social Justice, Advocacy, Art History, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Culture, Public History, World History, Liberal Arts, Music, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Health Equity, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Tenacity, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Empathy, Courage, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Open Mindset, Social Sciences, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Coaching, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Literacy, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Vocabulary, Nutrition and Diet, General Medicine, Language Competency, Ancient History, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Writing
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Scripting, Javascript
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Data Collection, Graphing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Target Audience, Blogs, Web Content, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Content Optimization, Digital Publishing, Content Marketing, Target Market, WordPress, Digital Content, Content Development and Management, Customer Analysis, Content Management Systems, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Operations, Sales Presentation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Operations Management, MarTech, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Supply Chain Systems, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Branding, Supply Chain, Forecasting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Make.com, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Process Flow Diagrams, AI Orchestration, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Risking, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months