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Scientific Writing Courses

Scientific writing courses can help you learn how to structure research papers, craft compelling abstracts, and present data effectively. You can build skills in critical analysis, precise language use, and adherence to ethical guidelines in research. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software and data visualization platforms, that support organizing citations and enhancing the clarity of your findings.


Popular Scientific Writing Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Compensation

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Anthropology, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, World History, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    史記 (Shi Ji)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Storytelling, Writing

    4.9
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Bacterial Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Graphical Tools, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

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    386 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Market Research, Social Media, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Writing, Technical Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University
  • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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