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    Master essay writing for academic success. Learn to structure, research, and write persuasive and coherent essays.

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, ChatGPT, Excel Formulas, Text Mining, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Stress Management, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 6

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Writing, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Literacy, Grammar, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Verification And Validation, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Simulations, Hardware Architecture, Functional Testing, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Development and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Public Affairs, Web Content, Performance Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Washington

      Business English: Planning & Negotiating

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Event Planning, Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Customer Complaint Resolution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      587 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Philanthropy, Change Management, Resource Management, Public Administration, Management Reporting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Business Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Blogs, Generative AI Agents, Content Creation, Copywriting, Writing and Editing, Customer Advocacy, Branding, Interviewing Skills

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • Chinese for HSK 6: Peking University
    • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Business English: Planning & Negotiating: University of Washington
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Essay Writing

    Essay writing is the process of composing short pieces of non-fiction writing called essays. An essay generally expressed a view of a single topic or subject based on the writer's perspective, and essays can be formal or informal in style and tone. You often must conduct research in one form or another to develop your understanding of the subject before you can effectively write an essay. Formal essays often revolve around a thesis statement that serves as the central idea you're writing about, while informal essays are less rigid in structure.‎

    A thorough grasp of essay writing techniques is beneficial to anybody whose career involves writing of any sort because the skills that essay writing requires can also help you write a good email, business proposal, or academic report. The research involved in writing essays gives you a stronger base of knowledge while using good grammar and writing skills helps you to communicate more effectively in every area of your life. Essay writing can also help you process the things that you learn and explain them to others.‎

    If you have proficiency in essay writing, you'll be able to use your skill in various communications careers, as well as in the general business world. You can work as a journalist, editor, freelance writer, advertising copywriter, or communications director and apply essay writing skills directly on a daily basis. Essay writing gives you a set of skills that can also benefit you in many other careers. If you need to write a speech, grant proposal, company blog post, or any other piece of writing, you'll be able to call on the skills that essay writing has allowed you to develop.‎

    When you study essay writing with online courses on Coursera, you can learn the nuts and bolts of how to write an effective essay as well as how to apply that knowledge in your career. The online essay writing courses on Coursera bring you content that will help you grow as a writer. Start with a basic survey of essay writing, and branch out to more specific topics like how to write a personal essay, how to turn your essay into a persuasive speech, and advanced grammar.‎

    Online Essay Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Essay Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of Essay Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Essay Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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