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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, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Language Competency, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    512 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Writing for Business Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University

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