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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.


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    Packt

    Advanced Automation Frameworks and Testing with TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Test Data, Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Execution Engine, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Java, Performance Testing, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Salesforce

    Guía práctica para gestionar las relaciones profesionales

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Enthusiasm, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Communication, Empathy, Communication, Concision, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Drive Engagement, Writing, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Due Diligence, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, International Finance, Compliance Training, Analytical Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Places and Getting Around

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Grammar, Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Style Guides, Web Development, Technical Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Lifelong Learning, Independent Thinking, Writing, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Driving engagement, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming Tools, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Automation Frameworks and Testing with TestNG: Packt
  • Guía práctica para gestionar las relaciones profesionales: Salesforce
  • Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement: Coursera
  • Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud: EDUCBA
  • Beginner English: Places and Getting Around: Voxy
  • Learn Markdown: Scrimba
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr: Microsoft
  • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
  • مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney

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