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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Professional Networking, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Visual Design, Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Content Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    373 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy: Packt

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