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Technical Writing Courses

Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.

Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Debugging, Model Training, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows

    4.8
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    50K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, PySpark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, Research Methodologies, AI Integrations, AI literacy, User Research, Writing and Editing, User Feedback, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Resource Management, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Management, Code Reusability, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Database Administration, Information Technology, Customer Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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