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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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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    565 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Docs, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), User Feedback, Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Learning Strategies, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    514 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    758 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera

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