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Technical Writing Courses

Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.

Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Writing with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Generative AI, LLM Application, Writing, Data Ethics, Writing and Editing, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Performance Appraisal, People Development, Team Management, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Psychological Evaluations, Writing, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    805 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Resource Allocation, Peer Review, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Community Development, Culture, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Market Data, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Creative Essay Writing: Explore the Personal & Powerful

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Blogs, Content Creation, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Editing, Goal Setting, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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