• 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: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Human Learning, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Learning Styles, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Instructional Strategies, Multimedia, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Student-Centred Learning, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Delegation Skills, Advocacy, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Time Management, Prompt Engineering, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Presentations, Business Communication, Leadership, Business Writing, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Ad Hoc Reporting, Systems Administration, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Cloud Security, Data Management, Drive Engagement, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      49 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of London

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      166 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Deployment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Application Development, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Application Lifecycle Management, Marketing Analytics, Software Development Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Development, Customer Insights, Network Planning And Design, Marketing Strategies, CI/CD, DevOps, Security Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Introduction To Swift Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Peer Review, Presentations, Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Branding, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Microsoft PowerPoint, Graphic Design, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Prompt Engineering, Writing and Editing, ChatGPT, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      63 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Marketing, Copywriting, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Selenium (Software), Test Case, Maintainability, Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, UI Components

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      156 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Planning, Communication, Presentations, Product Knowledge, Peer Review, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Marketing Strategies, Professional Networking, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Survey Creation, Communication, Professional Networking, Influencing, Writing, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Professional Development, Delegation Skills, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Peer Review, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      829 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Writing learners also search

    Business Writing
    Creative Writing
    Beginner Writing
    Free Writing
    Beginner Creative Writing
    English Writing
    Content Writing
    Professional Writing
    1…414243…83

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

    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
    • Salesforce Admin Certification: LearnKartS
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
    • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto
    • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales: Meta
    • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera Project Network

    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