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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


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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Literacy, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

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    University of California, Davis

    Writing with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing, Detail Oriented

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Requirements, Functional Specification, Engineering Documentation, Product Requirements, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    354 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Process

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Intellectual Property, Vocabulary

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
  • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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