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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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    Macquarie University

    Career planning: Your career, your life

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Web Presence, Business Writing, Professional Development, Writing, Digital Brand Strategy, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, Professional Networking, digital literacy, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Crisis Management, Design Thinking, Branding, Creative Thinking

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    Berklee

    Composición de canciones

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Electronic Media

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    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Investigation, Writing, European History

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    University of Virginia

    Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Executive Presence, Business Strategy, Verbal Strategic Communication, Research Reports, Business Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Business Writing, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback

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    Big Interview

    The Art of the Job Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Writing

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

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    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Job Analysis, Relationship Building, Writing, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Traffic Flow Optimization, Vocabulary, Public Works, Literacy, Water Quality, Language Learning, Environmental Engineering, Robotics, Display Devices, Grammar, Biochemistry

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Writing, Art History, Case Studies

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    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

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

  • Career planning: Your career, your life:Ā Macquarie University
  • Composición de canciones:Ā Berklee
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare:Ā University of London
  • Business Strategy in Practice (Project-centered Course):Ā University of Virginia
  • The Art of the Job Interview:Ā Big Interview
  • Learn React:Ā Scrimba
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++:Ā University of London
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment:Ā Kennesaw State University
  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1:Ā The University of Tokyo

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