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    Content writing courses can help you learn how to create clear, engaging, and informative written material for blogs, websites, marketing, and more.

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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create your e-commerce store with Ecwid

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Communications Management, Content Management Systems, Payment Processing, E-Commerce, Web Content, Product Management, Shipping and Receiving, Tax Management, System Configuration

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Feature Engineering, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      University of California, Davis

      Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Proofreading, Writing, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, ChatGPT, Analysis, Data Ethics, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Video Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Business Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Selling Techniques, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Sales, Operational Efficiency, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategies, Logistics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      How to edit and improve a Facebook Ad

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Xbox

      Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, User Centered Design, Web Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
    • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • Create your e-commerce store with Ecwid: Coursera Project Network
    • Building Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI: Packt
    • Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content: University of California, Davis
    • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Business Management : Board Infinity
    • Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays: University of California San Diego
    • Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Why Learn Content Writing?

    Content writing is the craft of producing written material that informs, educates, or inspires an audience—whether for digital marketing, journalism, education, or branding. It combines research, structure, and tone to connect ideas with readers. Learning content writing can help you communicate effectively, build an online presence, and support business or creative goals.

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

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    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Content Writing

    Popular courses include The Strategy of Content Marketing from UC Davis and Good with Words: Writing and Editing from the University of Michigan. These programs teach how to plan, write, and optimize content for web, marketing, and business communication.‎

    Yes. Many content writing courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. You’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid to complete graded assignments or earn a certificate.‎

    You’ll learn how to write clearly and persuasively for online audiences, structure articles and blog posts, apply SEO strategies, and develop a consistent tone and brand voice. Some courses also cover editing, storytelling, and content strategy.‎

    Not at all. Many Coursera courses are designed for beginners and guide you through writing basics and digital best practices. More advanced learners can focus on specialized topics like UX writing, email copy, or B2B content.‎

    Yes. Content writing is a growing field across industries like marketing, publishing, tech, and e-commerce. A Coursera course can help you build writing samples, strengthen your portfolio, and earn certificates that show your skills to clients or employers.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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