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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      University of California, Davis

      Writing with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Proofreading, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Engineering Management, Team Management, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Storytelling

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Continuous Improvement Process, Writing, Prompt Engineering, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Liberal Arts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing Process

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      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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      Coursera

      Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Concision, Social Media Content, Editing, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
    • Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission: University of Colorado System
    • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
    • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera Instructor Network

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