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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Research Design, Science and Research, Resource Allocation

    4.9 stars, 63 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness

    4.3 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 573 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Immunology, Communication

    4.9 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Grant Applications, Proposal Development

    4.3 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Professional Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, Web Content, Productivity, AI Personalization, Writing, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Court Systems, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Writing with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Generative AI, LLM Application, Writing, Data Ethics, Writing and Editing, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

    4.5 stars, 947 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (947) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Revising

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Peer Review, Mental Concentration, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 410 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, English Language, Case Studies, Editing, Style Guides

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Writing courses

  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • AI for Professional Writing: AI CERTs
  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
  • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera

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