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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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    Pearson

    Research Writing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Writing, Research, Writing and Editing, Learning Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Patterns of Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Storytelling, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    English for Process Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Literacy, Writing, Oral Expression, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Proposal Development, Gift Accounting, Prospecting and Qualification, Campaign Management, Grant Applications, Tax Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Business Writing, Developing Training Materials, Campaign Planning

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    Pearson

    Writing a Business Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Market Opportunities, Business Writing, Entrepreneurship, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategy, Target Market, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Post-Production, Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing and Editing, Editing, Oral Expression, Organizational Skills, Writing

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English for Comparison and Opinion Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Communication, Business Communication, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Electronic Media, Interpersonal Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research and Design, Critical Thinking, Qualitative Research, Communication, Problem Solving, English Language

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Timelines, Project Schedules, Proposal Writing, Scope Management, Proposal Development, Business Writing, Procurement, Requirements Management, Purchasing, Bidding, Project Documentation, Vendor Management, Facility Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Resource Allocation, Peer Review, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Tactfulness, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Business Correspondence, Campaign Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Research Writing Foundations: Pearson
  • Patterns of Writing: Pearson
  • English for Process Writing: Arizona State University
  • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
  • Writing a Business Plan: Pearson
  • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
  • Technical Communication in the AI Era: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • English for Comparison and Opinion Writing: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs: Coursera

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