Academic writing courses can help you learn how to structure essays, develop thesis statements, and engage in critical analysis. You can build skills in crafting clear arguments, using evidence effectively, and adhering to various citation styles. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and writing platforms that support drafting and editing, allowing you to refine your work and enhance clarity.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Employee Onboarding, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Contingency Planning, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing
★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Comprehension, Literacy
★ 4.7 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Cinematography, Oral Expression, Writing, Editing
★ 4.6 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
★ 4.4 (87) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Policy Analysis, Public Works, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Environment, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Development, European History
★ 4.9 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming
★ 4.6 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
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
★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (149) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases
★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
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
★ 4.9 (342) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
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
★ 4.7 (83) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Hazard Analysis, Cybersecurity, Environmental Issue, Public Health
★ 4.7 (228) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months