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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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      Board Infinity

      SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Professional Development, Generative AI Agents, Continuous Improvement Process, Brainstorming, Higher Education, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Adaptability, Business

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation, Editing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Content Creation with Scalenut: Craft Content Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Creation, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Generative AI, Copywriting, Data Science

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, ChatGPT, Customer Insights, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Content

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Write Blog Posts With Outranking: Rank Articles With AI

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Editing, Generative AI, Technology Strategies, Writing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and schedule content for social media with Later

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Scheduling, Facebook, Content Management, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

      Skills you'll gain: Journals

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
    • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
    • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Content Creation with Scalenut: Craft Content Strategies: Coursera Project Network
    • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
    • Write Blog Posts With Outranking: Rank Articles With AI: 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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