Writing Courses

Technical Report Writing for Engineers

179 reviews

Get an introduction to technical report writing. Find out how to communicate your ideas through well-written engineering reports.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

442 reviews

This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding IELTS: Writing

481 reviews

Find out what you need to know about the IELTS Writing test and learn techniques and strategies to improve your test performance.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Commonwealth Education Trust

Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

15 reviews

This course is for curious students and aspiring authors with a passion for writing for young readers. This course will guide you with a combination of video lectures, online readings, peer reviews, and guest appearances from world-renowned children’s au…

• Coursera
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

12 reviews

Want your workplace writing to make a positive impression? At the end of this course, you will be a more confident writer, able to create higher quality professional documents more quickly.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

2373 ratings at Coursera

Arizona State University's 6-week course focuses on teaching strategies for English reading, writing, and grammar, addressing student problems and incorporating intensive reading methods.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of New South Wales

Requirements Writing

329 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to "Requirements Writing". As the title indicates, over the next four weeks, we will be looking at the important task of writing of text-based requirement statements.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Academic Writing Made Easy

49 reviews

Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Writing in the Sciences

14 reviews

Learn to write effectively in the sciences with Stanford University. Improve your writing skills, speed, and confidence in 8 weeks.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discovering Science: Science Writing

28 reviews

Improve your science writing skills with this 2-week course by the University of Leeds. Learn to record experiments, publish results, and engage audiences effectively. Suitable for all levels.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

5 reviews

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 reviews

Unlock your inner songwriter with Berklee College of Music. Learn an efficient process for tailoring songs to express your ideas and emotions. No musical experience required. Have fun while you learn!

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Getting Started with Essay Writing

18 reviews

By introducing you to three types of academic essays, this course will especially help prepare you for work in college classes, but anyone who wants to improve his or her writing skills can benefit from this course.

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Start Writing Fiction

21 reviews

Get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters, with this hands-on course.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

23 reviews

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)