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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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    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, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools

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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Branding, Graphic Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Information Architecture, Writing, Software Development Tools, Document Management, Automation, AI Workflows, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    215K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    G

    Google

    Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Context Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Content Creation and Copywriting

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Content Optimization, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Animations, Marketing Strategies, Motion Graphics, ChatGPT, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Peer Review, Language Competency, English Language

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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