• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Writing

    Writing Courses Online

    Learn writing techniques for clear and effective communication. Understand how to write essays, reports, and creative pieces.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Writing Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Public Relations, Content Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, Promotions and Campaigns, Generative AI Agents, Promotional Materials, AI Personalization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Research, Business Writing, Decision Making, Business Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Solutions, Problem Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Generative AI, Automation, Incident Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Legal

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Legal Research, Client Services, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Automation, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Efficiency, Forecasting, Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      O Músico Contemporâneo

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Media Production, Writing, Post-Production, Oral Expression, Instrumental Music, Editing, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, Creativity, File Management, System Configuration, Peer Review

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      116 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Assimilating into Your New Job

      Skills you'll gain: New Hire Orientations, Employee Onboarding, Planning, Proactivity, Business Planning, Expectation Management, Contingency Planning, File Management, Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Resource Utilization, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Business Writing, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Blazor for Front-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Microsoft Visual Studio, Front-End Web Development, ASP.NET, Performance Tuning, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Data Validation, Server Side, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Storytelling, Empathy, Social Justice, Journals, Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Public History, Leadership, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Social Sciences, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Communication

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Technology Strategies, User Centered Design, Analysis, Technical Writing, Digital Transformation, Virtual Environment, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Writing learners also search

    Business Writing
    Creative Writing
    Beginner Writing
    Free Writing
    Beginner Creative Writing
    English Writing
    Content Writing
    Professional Writing
    1…525354…83

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

    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
    • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Legal: Coursera Instructor Network
    • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera Project Network
    • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok