Essay writing courses can help you learn how to structure arguments, develop thesis statements, and enhance your editing skills. You can build competencies in crafting persuasive essays, analyzing texts, and employing various writing styles. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Google Docs for collaborative writing, and citation managers for organizing references, all of which support the writing process and improve the clarity and effectiveness of your essays.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Agentic Workflows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Software Testing, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Data Visualization Software, Technical Documentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Persuasive Communication, Data Science, Writing, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Share, Market Opportunities, Value-Based Care, Health Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Clinical Assessment, Commercialization, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Competitive Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Business Process, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Scripting, Document Management, Report Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks