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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Write Your First Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Growing Great Writers with Writable

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      English Composition I

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Qualitative Research, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic English: Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Research, Proofreading, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Vocabulary, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Social Media Campaigns, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Infographics, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Blogs, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management, Writing, Editing, Drive Engagement, Proofreading

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Social and Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
    • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera Project Network
    • Writing in English at University: Lund University
    • English Composition I: Duke University
    • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
    • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe

    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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