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Essay Writing Courses

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.

Popular Essay Writing Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Write Automation Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, IT Automation, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Automation, Workflow Management, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Making, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    777 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Oral Expression, Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Communication, Forecasting, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    621 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Media Production, Visual Storytelling, Oral Expression, Editing, Data Import/Export, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scripting, Design Elements And Principles, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral Comprehension

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Compensation

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Law, Performance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Student-Centred Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Practical Guide to Mastering C++ Smart Pointers - Part 02

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), Objective-C (Programming Language), System Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Debugging, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing, Debugging, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    627 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字: Peking University
  • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Adjectives and Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota
  • Arabic for Beginners: Khalifa University

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