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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Equity, Safety Standards, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Studies

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Culture and Personal Stories

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Storytelling, Public History, Culture, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Campaign Execution, SEO & Social Media at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Optimization, Content Scheduling, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, TikTok, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Constructive Feedback, Content Management, Project Management, Performance Reporting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Empathy, Courage, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Open Mindset, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Application Deployment, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Software Design, Product Planning, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Writing and Editing, Promotional Materials, Design, Visual Design, Media Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Ideation, Graphic Design, Electronic Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media, Design Thinking, Business Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Procurement, Negotiation, and Contract Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Price Negotiation, Data Entry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Correspondence, Order Entry, Order Processing, Vendor Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, Business Writing, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business Communication, Accounts Payable, Contract Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, Sociology, Social Justice, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel Macros, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Document Management, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Proofreading, Collaborative Software, Writing, Collaboration, Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Customer Service With ChatGPT And By Creating A Custom GPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Customer Service, Personalized Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI Agents, Customer experience improvement, AI Integrations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Generative AI, Product Support, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R: Coursera
  • English for Culture and Personal Stories: Arizona State University
  • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Campaign Execution, SEO & Social Media at Scale: Coursera
  • Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps: Logical Operations
  • Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Procurement, Negotiation, and Contract Execution: Coursera
  • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College

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