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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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      782 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Revising

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

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      755 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Improve Your English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Writing, Business Communication, Instagram, Concision

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Writing Effective Technical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Writing and Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Writing, Typography, Multimedia, Proofreading, Design Elements And Principles, GitHub, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Planning, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      368 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
    • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
    • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
    • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
    • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington

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