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      University of Colorado System

      Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      485 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Reluctant Writers

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing, Differentiated Instruction

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • Teaching Reluctant Writers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
    • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
    • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera Project Network

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