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Writing Courses

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


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

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

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Productivity Software, Writing, Google Workspace, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, File Management, Personal Development

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Writing with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Generative AI, LLM Application, Writing, Data Ethics, Writing and Editing, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

    3.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Empowerment, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Courage, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5 stars, 92 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (92) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Journalism, Investigation, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    A Law Student's Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Court Systems, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Visual Storytelling

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Self-Awareness, English Language

    4.7 stars, 121 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Review

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

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

    4.7 stars, 841 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (841) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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