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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Immunology, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, B2B Sales, Auditing

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    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 (409) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

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

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement, Content Management Systems, Portfolio Management

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Creative Thinking, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Music, Student Support and Services, Fundraising, Personal Development, Writing

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Professional Writing

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Court Systems, Learning Strategies, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it: Alex Genadinik
  • AI for Professional Writing: AI CERTs
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University

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