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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.

Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Biomedical Technology, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Ideation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.5 stars, 768 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (768) · Beginner · 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

    4.2 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Performance Metric, Accountability Frameworks, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

    4.8 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pathology, Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, English Language

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

    4.9 stars, 3.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing

    4.5 stars, 2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Advanced College Writing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Writing, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Research and Design, Investigation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Collection, Research Reports, Liberal Arts, Grammar, Learning Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Intellectual Property

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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