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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Sheets, Calendar Management, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Content, Automation, Content Strategy, Project Management

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      YouTube Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Production Planning, Scheduling, Project Planning, Content Management, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Information Architecture, Marketing Channel

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Marketing Planning, Content Strategy, Shared Media, Owned Media, Scheduling, Workflow Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Writing, Ideation, Creativity, Editing, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Editing, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Active Listening, Storytelling, Post-Production, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Performing Arts, Media Production, Performance Tuning, Self-Awareness, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Logo Design, Canva (Software), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Video Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Animations, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Creative Design, Generative AI Agents, Motion Graphics, AI Personalization, Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Branding, Marketing

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      HTTPS Content-Based Load Balancer with Terraform

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Web Servers

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Plan a Content Calendar using Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
    • Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars: Coursera Project Network
    • YouTube Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro: Coursera
    • Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro: Coursera
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare

    Why Learn Content Writing?

    Content writing is the craft of producing written material that informs, educates, or inspires an audience—whether for digital marketing, journalism, education, or branding. It combines research, structure, and tone to connect ideas with readers. Learning content writing can help you communicate effectively, build an online presence, and support business or creative goals.

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