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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management
★ 4.7 (480) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Fine-tuning, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Model Context Protocol, Data Store, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Tool Calling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (286) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Concision, Oral Expression, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Writing and Editing, Content Development and Management
★ 4.7 (177) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Derivatives
★ 4.8 (311) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Generative AI, Timelines, Personal Attributes, Professionalism
★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Marketing Operations
★ 4.7 (285) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, SAP Applications, SAP S/4HANA, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Enterprise Resource Planning, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Training Programs
★ 4.7 (277) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (248) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Mechanics, Physics
★ 4.7 (184) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics
★ 4.4 (304) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, Language Competency, Spanish Language, Oral Comprehension, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Communication, Writing
★ 4.5 (493) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months