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    Content writing courses can help you learn how to create clear, engaging, and informative written material for blogs, websites, marketing, and more.

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    • M

      Michigan State University

      Write Your First Novel

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Collaborative Software, Proofreading, Peer Review, Multimedia, Content Management, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Michigan State University

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

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      779 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      H

      Huddersfield Sandbox

      Creating Ethical Media and Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Investigation, Diversity Awareness, Content Creation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      English Composition I

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Content Creation With Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Innovation, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Active Listening, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      956 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Growing Great Writers with Writable

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Writing in English at University: Lund University
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Creating Ethical Media and Journalism: Huddersfield Sandbox
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • English Composition I: Duke University
    • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School

    Why Learn Content Writing?

    Content writing is the craft of producing written material that informs, educates, or inspires an audience—whether for digital marketing, journalism, education, or branding. It combines research, structure, and tone to connect ideas with readers. Learning content writing can help you communicate effectively, build an online presence, and support business or creative goals.

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