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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Planning, Creativity, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Concision, Project Risk Management, Editing, Decision Making, Project Controls, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Business Reporting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      AI Agents 101: Tools for Marketing & Business

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Automation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Content Management, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interactive Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Timelines, Research, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
    • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis

    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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