Academic writing courses can help you learn how to structure essays, develop thesis statements, and engage in critical analysis. You can build skills in crafting clear arguments, using evidence effectively, and adhering to various citation styles. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and writing platforms that support drafting and editing, allowing you to refine your work and enhance clarity.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Medical Imaging, System Configuration
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Oral Expression, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Language Learning, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months