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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


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Jasper AI: Writing a Product Review Blog Post

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Driving engagement, Blogs, Copywriting, User Feedback, Writing, AI powered creativity, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Editing, Content Optimization, Digital Content

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Writing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    327 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Dashboard Creation, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Application Development, Data Presentation, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Research, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Analysis Software, Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Finance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
  • Jasper AI: Writing a Product Review Blog Post: Coursera
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python: Coursera
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Python and Pandas for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University

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