Writing Courses

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

758 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft a compelling TV or web series pilot script through hands-on writing exercises, peer feedback, and structured guidance. Develop your unique concept into a polished, pitch-ready screenplay and series bible.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

13 ratings at Coursera

Learn Java class design and arrays, and gain skills to teach these concepts effectively using the CS Awesome textbook. Ideal for AP Computer Science A instructors or university-level programming teachers.

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

Start writing fiction

78 ratings at OpenLearn

Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This free course, Start writing fiction, will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and settings. ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Start writing fiction: characters and stories

43 ratings at OpenLearn

Start writing fiction is a free course that helps you to get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters.

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Writing Case Studies: Science of Delivery

Learn how to write “science of delivery" case studies, which help us understand how practitioners implement complex policies or programs.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

793 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write, compile, run, test, and debug C code efficiently using a systematic approach and best practices for novice and professional programmers.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Better Business Writing in English

506 ratings at Coursera

Do you need to write more easily and effectively in English? This course will provide the tools to help you do just that.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Texas Instruments

Grant Writing

5 reviews

Learn effective grant writing techniques for classroom innovations, from identifying needs to developing budgets and crafting successful proposals for K-12 STEM initiatives.

• YouTube
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Good with Words: Writing and Editing

1 review

Enhance your writing skills through a comprehensive series covering word choice, organization, drafting, and revising. Learn to communicate effectively and persuasively in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Essay and report writing skills

87 ratings at OpenLearn

Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report. This free course, Essay and report ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Writing what you know

45 ratings at OpenLearn

Do you want to improve your descriptive writing? This free course, Writing what you know, will help you to develop your perception of the world about you and enable you to see the familiar things ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis

38 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis, is designed to develop your writing skills for business. You will be taken step by step through the process of writing a SWOT ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Creative writing and critical reading

29 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Creative writing and critical reading, explores the importance of reading as part of a creative writer’s development at the postgraduate level. You will gain inspiration and ideas...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Grant Writing for Beginners

4 reviews

Grant Writing For Beginners playlist provides you with insight to help you write winning grant proposals that get funded! These videos help you to learn grant writing quickly.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Academic English: Writing

2 reviews

Develop essential academic writing skills, from grammar to research, culminating in a capstone project where you'll craft a scholarly paper on a topic of your choice.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses