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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.


Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Radiography, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Deep Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Chemical Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Medical Science and Research, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Personal Development, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Docs, Proofreading, Google Workspace, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Generative AI, Informed Consent, Data Ethics, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Process Improvement, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea tu artículo científico con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    UBITS

    Herramientas ofimáticas básicas para el trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Gmail, Business Reporting, Productivity Software, Document Management, Excel Macros, Business Correspondence, Corporate Communications, Virtual Teams

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Student Success: American Psychological Association
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare: Coursera

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