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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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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Creativity, Presentations, AI Enablement, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Reports and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Product Demonstration, Business Reporting, Report Writing, End User Training and Support, Real Time Data, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Enablement

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Process, Customer Success Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Service Level Agreement

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Business Correspondence, Graphic Design, Product Marketing, English Language, Employee Surveys, Marketing Materials, Business Writing, Presentations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Budgets, Business Communication, Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Copywriting, Brainstorming, Professional Networking, Influencing, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Record Keeping

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Case Studies, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Analysis, Performing Arts, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Media and Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Times, Dates, and Numbers

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Responsible AI, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Context Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Salesforce Reports and Dashboards: LearnKartS
  • Sales Enablement: HubSpot Academy
  • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera
  • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
  • Beginner English: Times, Dates, and Numbers: Voxy
  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University

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