• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Professional Writing

    Professional Writing Courses Online

    Master professional writing for clear and effective communication. Learn to write reports, emails, and other business documents.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Professional Writing Course Catalog

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      B

      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Writing Practice

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      B

      Board Infinity

      Writing Effective Technical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Docs, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), User Feedback, Portfolio Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Managerial Written Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Writing, Writing, Business Correspondence, Technical Communication, Report Writing, Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Communication, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Writing in First Person Point of View

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Writing Java Application Code

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Professional Writing learners also search

    Writing
    Business Writing
    Creative Writing
    Beginner Writing
    Writing Projects
    Beginner Creative Writing
    English Writing
    Content Writing
    1…789…286

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

    • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
    • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
    • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok