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.

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Semiconductors, Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity, System Monitoring, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Improvement, IT Service Management, Technical Management, IT Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Change Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Natural Language Processing, Technical Management, Document Management, Technical Support, Information Technology, Data Import/Export, Vocabulary, File Management, Database Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, User Centered Design, Authentications, Data Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Experience Design, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Empathy, Curiosity, Adaptability, Psychology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Elicitation, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months