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    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Financial Analysis, Finance, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Mathematics, Accounting, Return On Investment, General Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Campaign Management, Data Visualization

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Video Game Development, Software Testing, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, YAML, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Policy, Medical Billing and Coding, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Hospital Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Perfect Tenses and Modals

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Meta Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
    • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania

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    Frequently Asked Questions about English Writing

    If you are looking to improve your English writing skills, the best free courses to check out include Writing in English at a University Level, English Composition: From Paragraph to Essay, Business English: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails, Journalism: A Digital Media Perspective, and Glasscock Urban Journalism. Each of these courses will help you to brush up on essential English writing skills, and since they are free can you really afford not to take advantage?‎

    If you are looking for some great resources for beginning English writing courses, we recommend checking out the Academic English and Business Writing in English specializations . Additionally, the Teaching Writing and Essential English for University Success specializations offer helpful guides for new English writers. Finally, the Business specialization also offers a great blueprint for English writers.‎

    If you're looking to improve your English writing skills, then Coursera offers some great advanced courses. From Learn English Writing: Grammar and Complex Sentences to Advanced Grammar and Punctuation and English for Business to Business English and English Writing: Grammar and Adjective Clauses, these courses provide an excellent foundation in English writing.‎

    English writing is creating something that's written in words using the English language. Writing can be done on paper, a computer, or any other medium. It involves using sentences to express thoughts, observances, and ideas. In English writing, you use punctuation marks to show pauses, thought breaks, and ends of sentences to make the communication clear. Much of what we do as people involves either spoken communication or written communication.

    We write many things, such as emails, books, letters, scripts, and directions, using proper English language symbols, words, and marks. These are the structures of language, to help us communicate as humans and put our thoughts and ideas in a more permanent form through writing.‎

    Learning correct English writing is a skill you can use every day. You can learn about correct sentence construction, accurate spelling, how to use different verbs and nouns together, and how to write using proper punctuation.

    Both native and non-native English speakers can benefit greatly from English writing courses if you want to learn the language or improve your writing. Improving your English language fluency can help in all forms of writing, from creative writing to business writing or resume writing to essay writing. Once you learn the basics of excellent English writing and grammar, you can be equipped with new confidence to tackle writing projects that come your way.‎

    When you have a solid grasp of English writing skills, you may find career opportunities as a teacher, a news reporter, a business analyst, and other jobs that focus on communicating ideas clearly through written communication.

    Good writers are often needed in many businesses, to help write reports, speeches, websites, stories, and essays. You can also write creatively for yourself to tell stories in long-form magazine articles or books. Once you gain the skills you need for good writing, you can use your talents to write just about anything.‎

    When you take online courses for English writing, you can gain basic fundamental knowledge of how to spell words, how to frame sentences in a paragraph, and how to shape the flow of your sentences into understandable form. Online courses can show you a deeper understanding of the compositional elements of English writing. You can learn how to understand the writing process, how to read written stories more carefully, and how to cite your sources more accurately to create more factual written pieces.‎

    Online English Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new English Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of English Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in English Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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