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Learn writing techniques for clear and effective communication. Understand how to write essays, reports, and creative pieces.


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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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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    826 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Strategy, Brand Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Auditing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · 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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    2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Literacy, Planning, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis

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