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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Learning Strategies, Economics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Self-Awareness, English Language

    ★ 4.7 (120) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Visual Storytelling

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, Language Competency, English Language, Language Learning

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, English Language, Concision, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Peer Review

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    How To Improve Your Writing In 10 Simple Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Concision, Editing, Storytelling, Grammar, Writing, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Courage, Habit Formation, Constructive Feedback, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Process

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

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Writing for Business Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, Target Audience, Press Releases

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Conceptual Design

    ★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (356) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How To Improve Your Writing In 10 Simple Steps: Skillshare
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing for Business Advanced: University of Glasgow

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