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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


  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Exercise Science, Rapport Building

    4.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5 stars, 71 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth Clinical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, End User Training and Support, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Environment Health And Safety, Patient Safety, Problem Management

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Employee Assistance Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement

    4.7 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influir en las personas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personality Development: Analyze & Grow Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Building, People Management, Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Motivational Skills, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Talent Recruitment, Influencing, Growth Strategies

    4.9 stars, 187 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL CASE Statements

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Software, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 31 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (31) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sales Presentations, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Social Impact, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Workplace Attitude and Personality Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Professionalism, Communication, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Tax Compliance, Risk Management, Tax Management, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Market

    4.2 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional writing courses

  • Personal Training: Sales and Client Retention: American Council on Exercise
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Telehealth Clinical Essentials: Duke University
  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Influir en las personas: University of Michigan
  • Personality Development: Analyze & Grow Effectively: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
  • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
  • SQL CASE Statements: Coursera
  • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System

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