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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.


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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Variables and Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Portfolio Management, Business Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    753 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    621 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Mapping, Management Reporting, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Writing

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Build your first Machine Learning Pipeline using Dataiku : Coursera
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera
  • Programming with Java: Amazon
  • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
  • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft

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