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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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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Managing Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Program Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Asset Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Boost SEO: On-Page Elements

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content, Content Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Service Desk Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, IT Service Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Help Desk Support, Document Management, Customer Service, Technical Support and Services, Self Service Technologies, Process Driven Development, Service Level Agreement, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Support, Incident Management, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Technical Documentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Text and Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Intermediate Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Multimedia, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Language Learning, Writing, Electronic Media, Oral Comprehension

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Training, IBM Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Data Strategy, Brainstorming, Return On Investment, LLM Application, Governance

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Customer Service With ChatGPT And By Creating A Custom GPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Customer Service, Self Service Technologies, AI Enablement, Customer Support, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Customer experience improvement, Employee Training, Technology Strategies, Standard Operating Procedure

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Managing Risks: Packt
  • Boost SEO: On-Page Elements: Coursera
  • The Service Desk Handbook: Packt
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • The Security Consultant's Handbook: Packt
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creative AI: Text and Transformations: University of the Arts London
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • Learn English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington

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