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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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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

    4.4
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Exception Handling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fudan University

    编剧:像导演一样编剧

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Storage, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Benchmarking, Market Share

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Advanced C1

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Financial Management for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, 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, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    Create Student Books with Book Creator

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Collaborative Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程 Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Business Writing, English Language, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Taking Meeting Minutes, Brainstorming, Leadership and Management, Promotional Materials, Leadership, Presentations, Vocabulary, Business Management, Forecasting, Management Reporting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera
  • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera
  • 编剧:像导演一样编剧: Fudan University
  • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
  • GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance: Coursera
  • Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard: Coursera
  • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
  • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud

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