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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    558 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Docs, Professional Networking, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), User Feedback, Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera Project Network
  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System

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