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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Content Management Systems, Portfolio Management

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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Style Guides, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides, Organizational Structure, 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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    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Revising

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Peer Review, Mental Concentration, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    403 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Writing for Business Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, Target Audience, Press Releases

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Follow Through, Oral Expression, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Discipline

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan

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