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      American Psychological Association

      Better Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Professional Skills for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Active Listening, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Empathy, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Media Production, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Editing, Performance Tuning, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      UBITS

      UX writing para principiantes

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
    • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
    • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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