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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, English Language, Intellectual Property, Language Learning, Digital Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Corporate Communications, Communication, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Concision, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Identifying Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Performance Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Intercultural Competence, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Patient Communication, Health Equity, Care Coordination, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Image Quality Inspection using AWS Lookout for Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Image Quality, Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Methods for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Thinking, Model Training, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, Customer Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Target Market, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Digital Marketing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learn SAP ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Business Reporting, Code Reusability, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development, UI Components, Test Tools, Data Entry, Eclipse (Software), Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Data Structures

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fudan University

    剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Post-Production, Editing, Cinematography, Writing and Editing, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Personal Development, Professional Development, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professionalism, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through, Compensation and Benefits

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Computing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Automation, Robotics, Medical Science and Research, Health Information Management, Emerging Technologies, Health Care, Medical Devices, Information Privacy, Health Technology, Safety Assurance, Digital Transformation, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Build Image Quality Inspection using AWS Lookout for Vision: Coursera
  • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Foundations for Creativity: Adobe
  • Market Research and Analysis for Tech Industries: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn SAP ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts: Board Infinity
  • 剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑: Fudan University

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