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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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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

    4.8
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Detail Oriented, Recruitment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    912 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Communication, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    518 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Generative AI, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, MarTech, ChatGPT, Operational Efficiency

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    UX writing para principiantes

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Learning Strategies, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing, Detail Oriented

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
  • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera
  • UX writing para principiantes: UBITS
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University

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