Essay writing courses can help you learn how to structure arguments, develop thesis statements, and enhance your editing skills. You can build competencies in crafting persuasive essays, analyzing texts, and employing various writing styles. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Google Docs for collaborative writing, and citation managers for organizing references, all of which support the writing process and improve the clarity and effectiveness of your essays.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Writing, Technical Communication, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Team Motivation, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Big Data, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Analysis, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, Network Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Cryptography, File Management, File Systems, Encryption, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Technical Writing, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: World History, Teaching, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months