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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 California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

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    192 reviews

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    Berklee

    Composición de canciones

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    Google

    Functions and Conditional Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Patrocinio Deportivo

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Business Relationship Management, Communication

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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

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    53 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Executive Communication & Data Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications

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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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    72 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Calendar Management, Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Report Writing, Management Reporting, Document Control

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    UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

    English Pre Advanced B2.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Communication, Cultural Diversity

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Ɖcole Polytechnique

    Comment rƩdiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Systems Thinking, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Procurement, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership, Operations Management, Communication, Business, Team Management

    4.6
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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry:Ā University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Composición de canciones:Ā Berklee
  • Global Business Communication:Ā Starweaver
  • Functions and Conditional Statements:Ā Google
  • Patrocinio Deportivo:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard:Ā Coursera
  • Executive Communication & Data Leadership:Ā Starweaver
  • Exception Handling in Python:Ā Coursera
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success:Ā Vanderbilt University
  • English Pre Advanced B2.2:Ā UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

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