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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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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with Prezi for small businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Genially to Create Award Certificates

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Animations, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Computer Displays, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure, Socioeconomics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Technical Writing

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Sell a product or a service with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Code Review, Maintainability, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
    • Getting started with Prezi for small businesses: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Genially to Create Award Certificates: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections: Coursera Project Network
    • Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
    • JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages: Packt
    • Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology : Knowledge Accelerators
    • When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sell a product or a service with Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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.

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