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Academic Writing Courses

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.

Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physics, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Interaction Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Design, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, jQuery, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Token Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Product Planning, Marketing Budgets, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Campaign Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Management Reporting, Business Communication, Business Writing, Presentations, Oral Expression, Project Documentation, Business Management, Project Performance, Internal Communications

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Software Design Documents, Software Documentation, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Mobile Development, Test Case, Development Testing, System Testing, Software Development, Embedded Software, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration, System Implementation

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Web Development Tools, Computational Logic, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Employee Coaching, Peer Review, Business Communication, Concision, Management Training And Development, Report Writing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Business Leadership, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Talent Recruitment

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Planning, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, People Management, New Product Development, Governance, Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Quantum computing, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Jupyter

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cross-border road transport in EU law context

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Civil Law, Workers Compensation, Coordination, Benefits Administration

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini: DeepLearning.AI
  • Inglés Empresarial: Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
  • JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions: Scrimba
  • 商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership: Arizona State University
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies: University of Colorado Boulder

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