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Writing Courses

Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.


Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Bases y primeros pasos en latex

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Salesforce

    Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Blockchain, Law Practice Management Software, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Litigation Support, Court Systems, Business Transformation, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Writing and Editing, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Bases y primeros pasos en latex: Coursera
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks

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