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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Support, Technical Support, Health Informatics, Information Technology Operations, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Change Control, Medical Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, General Networking

    4.8 stars, 207 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (207) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.7 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance

    4.6 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology

    4.9 stars, 370 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Patient Observation, Psychological Evaluations

    4.7 stars, 201 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (201) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

    4.8 stars, 323 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5 stars, 174 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering

    4.6 stars, 186 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Media Planning, AI literacy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Generative AI, AI Personalization

    4.7 stars, 158 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (158) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Service Level

    4 stars, 124 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (124) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Investigation, Writing, European History

    4.7 stars, 261 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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