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Writing Courses

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


  • B

    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music

    4.8 stars, 917 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (917) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Productivity, Time Management, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 574 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (574) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Target Audience, Communication, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations

    4.5 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Teaching, Writing, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Storytelling, Empowerment, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    College Writing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Critical Thinking, Research, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Literacy, Trustworthiness, Style Guides, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Reliability, Appeals

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Language Competency, English Language

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management

    4.3 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Product Promotion, Music, Promotional Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Personal Development, Digital Publishing, Writing

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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