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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Important Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Storytelling, Presentations, Sales Process, Content Performance Analysis, Personalized Service, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Data Modelling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Report Writing, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Sharing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Layout Design, Copywriting, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Design, Target Audience, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Databases, NoSQL, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Productivity, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    University Studies for Student Veterans

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Communicating Science

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Technical Documentation, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Data Science, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
  • Beginner English: Important Interactions: Voxy
  • GenAI for Sales Proposals and Presentations: Coursera
  • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
  • Data Modelling in Power BI: Simplilearn
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Gemini in Google Docs Español: Google Cloud

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