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    Improve English writing skills for academic and professional purposes. Learn to write essays, reports, and correspondence effectively.

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Drive Engagement

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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Music, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      U

      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Systems, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Collection, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Language Competency, Pedagogy, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Teaching, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Design Elements And Principles, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google

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