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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.


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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Code Review, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Linux, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, digital literacy, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Mental Health, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Creative Design, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing

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    587 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Writing, Editing, Grammar, Target Audience, Professionalism

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

    4.8
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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    414 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo

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