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Writing Courses

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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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Professional Development, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Communication, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Security Testing, Application Security, Hardening, Data Security, Data Access, Exploitation techniques, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Data Validation, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Process, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Intermediate Grammar Project

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Multimedia, Language Learning, English Language, Language Competency, Content Creation, Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Productivity Software, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Comprehension, Literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Writing, Diversity Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Experimentation, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Text and Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Embeddings, Machine Learning Methods, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET: Packt
  • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
  • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
  • Intermediate Grammar Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos: Macquarie University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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