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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Collaborative Software, Digital Signal Processing, Writing, Timelines, Coordination, Data Import/Export, Computer Hardware, Electronic Media

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Literacy

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Videography, Writing and Editing, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cómo hacer una tesis

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Case Studies, Academic Advising, Style Guides, Timelines

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Communication, Concision, Business Writing, Report Writing, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Documentation, Writing, Engineering Management, Writing and Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Storytelling, Design, Game Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Software Documentation, Creativity, Writing

    4.7 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts, Writing

    4.6 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

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

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Ideation, Scenario Testing, Solution Design, Software Versioning

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • Music Production: Berklee
  • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera
  • Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
  • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Strategic Writing for Technical Leaders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania

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