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Academic Writing Courses

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.


Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


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    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, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Responsive Web Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, Databases, User Requirements Documents, Real Time Data

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    578 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

    4.7
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    503 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Time Management, Negotiation, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Project Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Communication, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Presentations, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wharton Business and Financial Modeling Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Risk Modeling, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    518 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    570 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Responsive Website Tutorial and Examples: University of London
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine

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