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      Wesleyan University

      Writing a Personal Essay

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.5

      (79 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University System of Georgia

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Writing, Networking Hardware

      4.3

      (380 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

    • Free

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations, Writing

      4.8

      (495 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 3-6 Months

    • Free

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Accounting, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Business Analysis, Clinical Data Management, Computer Vision, Data Management, General Accounting, Human Computer Interaction, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Public Relations, Spreadsheet Software, User Experience, Writing

      4.5

      (87 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

    • Free

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      Indian School of Business

      A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

      4.8

      (5.7k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Writing Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing, Accounting, Audit, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

      4.5

      (26 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create Video for Online Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.7

      (1.3k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.6

      (759 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Writing

      4.7

      (4.5k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.7

      (1.8k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      How to create Social Media graphics in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Marketing, Research and Design, Social Media, Visual Design, Writing

      4.6

      (27 reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): University System of Georgia
    • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment: Indian School of Business
    • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Writing

    • If you're looking for the best free writing courses on the web, then look no further! Coursera has you covered with a wide variety of writing classes from Novel Writing to Journalism to Scientific Writing to English Composition to Poetry Workshop. There is something for everyone looking to hone their writing skills.‎

    • If you're just getting started with writing and looking for a comprehensive suite of courses, Coursera offers great options. The Writing for Business course provides a good foundation for clear and effective business writing. For those interested in honing their editing skills, Writing, Editing, & Words and Writing, Editing, & Structure cover writing process, drafting and revision for maximum clarity. Writing Your World and Writing About Ourselves focus on creative writing development with personal and fictional stories.‎

    • For those looking to take their writing skills to the next level, Coursera offers excellent advanced writing courses. The Just Reading and Writing English course is a great resource for anyone wanting to brush up on their reading and writing skills. Additionally, for those looking for more in-depth grammar instruction, the English: Writing and Grammar: Adverb Clauses, English: Writing and Grammar: Noun Clauses, and English: Writing and Grammar: Adjective Clauses classes provide comprehensive instruction. Finally, Copy of Glasscock: Writing: Grammar & Style delves into the art of editing and revising, allowing users to learn the more nuanced aspects of writing.‎

    • Alongside verbal communication and body language, writing is one of the most essential forms of interpersonal communication. In the workplace, strong writing skills allow you to send persuasive emails to your boss or clarify complicated instructions with coworkers. In your personal life, writing allows you to keep in touch with friends and family members via texts, social media posts, or traditional letters.

      Not all writing is intended for interpersonal communication. Sometimes you simply need to write to organize your thoughts or record information for later use. Writing things down by hand can also improve your memory retention and understanding of a subject.‎

    • Writing is an essential skill if you want to pursue a career in a field such as copywriting, journalism, technical writing, or scriptwriting. Copywriters use their writing to persuade audiences to try a service, buy a product, or participate in an event. Journalists write about current events, and their work can help people make informed daily decisions. Technical writers break down complex processes into more concise and easy-to-understand text. Scriptwriters, novelists, and poets produce artistic works that entertain, inspire, and inform audiences. Artistic works can also challenge viewers to explore a new perspective.

      Many other career paths are also writing-intensive. For example, public relations specialists need to constantly communicate with the press and public in media releases, and scientific researchers often have to record and share their findings in academic papers.‎

    • Online courses on Coursera will help you learn or brush up on the basics of spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Mastering these elements of writing gives you a foundation to build on. Courses in storytelling take your education a step further, offering lessons on crafting coherent and creative narratives. Other courses focus on more specific areas of interest, such as technical writing, poetry, journalism, and personal essays. You can take the lessons at your own pace and work on the lessons from anywhere that has internet access.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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