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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Syllabus Development, Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Literacy, Planning, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Research, Writing, Research Design, Science and Research, Higher Education, Journals, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Technical Writing, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, Writing, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Product Requirements, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Report Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Grant Writing for Health Researchers: University of Colorado System
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University

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