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English Writing Courses

English writing courses can help you learn grammar, punctuation, and effective sentence structure, along with crafting essays, reports, and creative pieces. You can build skills in developing a clear voice, organizing ideas logically, and editing for clarity and impact. Many courses introduce tools such as word processors, grammar checkers, and collaborative writing platforms, which enhance your writing process and facilitate feedback.

Popular English Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Peer Review, Editing, Grant Writing, Grammar, Journals

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling

    4.5
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Revising

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Peer Review, Mental Concentration, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    477 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Climate Change Mitigation, Literacy, English Language, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Professional Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, AI literacy, Productivity, AI Personalization, Writing, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing

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    Nanjing University

    Translation in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, English Language, Writing, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise: Skillshare
  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI for Professional Writing: AI CERTs

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