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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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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Team Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Active Listening, Time Management, Open Mindset, People Development, Leadership Development, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Unix Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Technical Communication, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Business Writing

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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Web Design for Everybody Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Foundation of Ansible Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, YAML, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, DevOps, Scalability, User Provisioning, Cloud Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Training Videos with Powtoon

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Application Design, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, UI Components, Scripting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Digital Marketing Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Brand Awareness, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Content Creation, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Trend Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership: Impactful Feedback in a Hybrid World: Skillshare
    • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
    • Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365: Coursera Project Network
    • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Foundation of Ansible Automation: Board Infinity
    • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera Project Network
    • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania

    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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