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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


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    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Writing, Art History, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Performance Metric, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Content Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Journals, Peer Review, Writing, General Science and Research, Digital Publishing, Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Video Production, Strategic Thinking, Project Planning, Product Development, Professional Networking, Presentations, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ideation, Risk Analysis, Timelines

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Business Development, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Communication, Google Gemini, Professional Development, Oral Expression, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, LLM Application, Follow Through, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Planning, Adaptability, Google Sheets, Generative AI, Personal Attributes

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Oral Expression, Concision, Business Writing, Empathy, Report Writing, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School

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