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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


  • G

    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Grant Writing for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Research, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Research Design, Project Design, Project Scoping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Language Competency, English Language

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Productivity, Time Management, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 575 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (575) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Content Management Systems

    4.3 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, English Language

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    College Writing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Critical Thinking, Research, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Literacy, Trustworthiness, Style Guides, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Reliability, Appeals

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Statistical Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Budgeting

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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