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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      899 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      723 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Flow, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment, Detail Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and the Healthcare Team: MedCerts
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University

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