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  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Submittals (Construction), Building Codes, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Promotions and Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Blogs, Media and Communications, Earned Media, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    M

    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Professional Networking, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Visual Design, Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Content Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Tricky English Grammar

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Nanjing University

    Translation in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
  • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Tricky English Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • Translation in Practice: Nanjing University
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine

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