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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations

      4.7

      (659 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Writing

      4.5

      (694 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Berklee

      How to Play Guitar

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (2.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Dynamic Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Business Psychology, Critical Thinking, Human Resources, Influencing, Leadership Development, Marketing, Research and Design, Sales, Strategy and Operations, Writing, Professional Development

      4.8

      (2.3k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.7

      (1.1k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Writing

      4.6

      (166 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 3-6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.7

      (18.6k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Writing, Creativity

      4.8

      (459 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Communication, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Research and Design, Storytelling, Strategy and Operations, Writing

      4.6

      (540 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

      4.5

      (139 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Operations, Research and Design, Business Psychology, Problem Solving, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Finance, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Culture, Human Resources, People Development, Project Management, Resilience, Innovation, Planning, Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics, Writing

      4.8

      (1.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Growing Great Writers with Writable

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Psychology, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Management Accounting, Organizational Development, People Development, Writing

      4.3

      (16 reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • How to Play Guitar: Berklee
    • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
    • Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Writing

    • Alongside verbal communication and body language, writing is one of the most essential forms of interpersonal communication. In the workplace, strong writing skills allow you to send persuasive emails to your boss or clarify complicated instructions with coworkers. In your personal life, writing allows you to keep in touch with friends and family members via texts, social media posts, or traditional letters.

      Not all writing is intended for interpersonal communication. Sometimes you simply need to write to organize your thoughts or record information for later use. Writing things down by hand can also improve your memory retention and understanding of a subject.‎

    • Writing is an essential skill if you want to pursue a career in a field such as copywriting, journalism, technical writing, or scriptwriting. Copywriters use their writing to persuade audiences to try a service, buy a product, or participate in an event. Journalists write about current events, and their work can help people make informed daily decisions. Technical writers break down complex processes into more concise and easy-to-understand text. Scriptwriters, novelists, and poets produce artistic works that entertain, inspire, and inform audiences. Artistic works can also challenge viewers to explore a new perspective.

      Many other career paths are also writing-intensive. For example, public relations specialists need to constantly communicate with the press and public in media releases, and scientific researchers often have to record and share their findings in academic papers.‎

    • Online courses on Coursera will help you learn or brush up on the basics of spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Mastering these elements of writing gives you a foundation to build on. Courses in storytelling take your education a step further, offering lessons on crafting coherent and creative narratives. Other courses focus on more specific areas of interest, such as technical writing, poetry, journalism, and personal essays. You can take the lessons at your own pace and work on the lessons from anywhere that has internet access.‎

    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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