• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Writing

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


  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Marketing Materials, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (411) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Creativity, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 537 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (537) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Research, Public History

    4.8 stars, 771 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (771) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 808 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (808) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    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 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Dictionary, Data Wrangling, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Storage, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 895 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (895) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Context Management, OpenAI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, Token Optimization, Context Engineering, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.4 stars, 334 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (334) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Qualitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Discussion Facilitation, Business Research, Market Research, Surveys, Report Writing, Recruitment, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Survey Creation, Drive Engagement, Research Design, Research, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Sample Size Determination

    4.6 stars, 479 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (479) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Honesty, Social Skills, Writing and Editing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication Strategies, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides

    4.7 stars, 346 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Application Security, Fine-tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 217 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (217) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations, Editing, Customer Insights, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies

    4.5 stars, 277 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…404142…147

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

  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok