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Writing courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, persuasive techniques, and editing skills. You can build abilities in crafting compelling arguments, developing unique voices, and refining your style through feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, Scrivener for organizing drafts, and various writing software that aid in the creative process, enhancing your overall writing proficiency.


Popular Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Syllabus Development, Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation, Editing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.8
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    ChatGPT for Business & Marketing Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Marketing Automation, Business Marketing, Copywriting, Email Automation, Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Ethics, Brainstorming, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Digital Communications, Complex Problem Solving, Professionalism, Case Studies

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
  • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • ChatGPT for Business & Marketing Content: LearnKartS
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft

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