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Professional Writing Courses

Professional writing courses can help you learn effective communication, audience analysis, content organization, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in editing, creating engaging narratives, and writing for various formats, such as reports, proposals, and digital content. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checking, Trello for project management, and Google Docs for collaborative writing, helping you streamline the writing process and enhance your productivity.

Popular Professional Writing Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Leadership Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, Editing, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Data Storage Technologies, Animations, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Content Creation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Research, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Language Learning, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Communication, Communication, AI literacy, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Personal Development, Workforce Development, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SoFi

    Fundamentals of Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Planning, General Finance, Equities, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Derivatives

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Time Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Adaptability, Lean Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    507 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Boost Your Leadership Impact: Harvard Business Review
  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass: Skillshare
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
  • HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery: Board Infinity

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