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Professional Writing Courses

Professional writing courses can help you learn effective communication, audience analysis, content organization, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in editing, creating engaging narratives, and writing for various formats, such as reports, proposals, and digital content. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checking, Trello for project management, and Google Docs for collaborative writing, helping you streamline the writing process and enhance your productivity.


Popular Professional Writing Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    337 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Instagram, Writing, Concision, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, English Language, Branding, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    Utrecht University

    Professionalism in an era of change

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Literacy, Grammar, Concision, Analytical Skills, Planning, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    373 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    791 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University

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