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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

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of London

    Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Intermediate Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Multimedia, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Language Learning, Writing, Electronic Media, Oral Comprehension

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 365 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Proofreading, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Editing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel Macros, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Document Management, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Proofreading, Collaborative Software, Writing, Collaboration, Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Excel Macros, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Editing, Business Writing, Computer Literacy, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Research, Writing, Oral Expression

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management, Databases, SQL, Oracle Databases, MySQL, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Technical Documentation, Writing, Report Writing, Collaborative Software, Editing, Productivity, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Business Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Model Evaluation, Content Creation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office Word 2021-2024: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Writing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Report Writing, Web Content, Business Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript : University of London
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 : Logical Operations
  • Learn English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Word 365 Mastery: Logical Operations
  • Microsoft Word 2021-2024 Mastery: Logical Operations
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3 : Logical Operations
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2: Logical Operations

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