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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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    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities

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    National Taiwan University

    唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Ancient History, Art History, Psychology, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing

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    619 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Automation, Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Materials, Team Management, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

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    374 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professionalism, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    388 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

    4.1
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
  • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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