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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Security, Scalability
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Post-Production, Editing, Peer Review, Writing, Personal Development, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Scripting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Health Administration, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Language Competency, Language Learning, Communication, Writing, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, File Systems, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours