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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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    Coursera

    No-Code Web Test Automation with Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Test Automation, No-Code Development, Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Software Testing, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Laboratory Reports, Technical Writing, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Case, Business Process Automation, Test Execution Engine, Enterprise Application Management, Automation, Case Studies, Business Reporting, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), No-Code Development, Business Process, SAP Applications, Process Validation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Software Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Cloud Platforms, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Presentations, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, YAML, Package and Software Management, Release Management, Configuration Management, Version Control, Application Security, Command-Line Interface

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • No-Code Web Test Automation with Reflect: Coursera
  • OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App: Coursera
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner): Coursera
  • Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Getting Started: Coursera
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps: Coursera

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