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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, Concision, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Business Process Automation

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Writing for Health Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Writing and Editing, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Data Collection, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Mockups, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping, User Experience, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Growing Great Writers with Writable

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Literacy, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Curriculum Planning, Critical Thinking, Writing, Teaching, Editing, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Program Evaluation, Student Engagement, Journals, Literacy, Instructional Design, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Goal Setting, Creativity, Differentiated Instruction, Time Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Research, Journals, Proofreading, Research Reports, Research Design, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Writing, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Proofreading, Business Communication, Professionalism, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policies, Case Law, Civil Procedures, Economics, Learning Strategies, Behavioral 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Character: Wesleyan University
    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera Project Network
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine

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