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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.


Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations

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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

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    164 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

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

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Language Learning, Science and Research, Robotics, Biochemistry, Traffic Flow Optimization, Water Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Graph Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Digital Forensics Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, General Networking, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, File Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Content Management, Cultural Responsiveness

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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1: The University of Tokyo
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics : University of Minnesota
  • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Forensics Concepts: Infosec
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University

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