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Technical Writing Courses

Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.


Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Mental Health, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Structural Analysis, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Communication Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technology Strategies, Computer Networking

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Communication, Marketing, Oral Expression, Product Demonstration, Marketing Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Service, Business Writing, Business Ethics, Oral Comprehension, Advertising, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour

    4.9
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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Professional Development

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Generative AI Agents, Corporate Communications, Performance Metric, Generative AI, Content Creation, Goal Setting, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Prioritization, Quantitative Research, Decision Making, Public Policies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Reporting and Advanced Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Automation, Technical Consulting, Security Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Mécanique quantique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Semiconductors, Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow: Coursera
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera
  • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
  • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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