Persuasive Writing Courses and Certifications

Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

2034 ratings at Coursera

This course will teach you how to use your written words to become more persuasive.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

5 ratings

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

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

Coursera

Write Persuasive Emails

Write persuasive B2B objection-handling emails using Cialdini's social proof and scarcity, then run a lightweight A/B test and calculate reply-rate lift to validate them.

• Coursera
• 2 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Clear Expression through Critical Thought (Live Online)

This advanced writing program integrates instruction aimed at enhancing both analytical thinking and written communication.

• CourseHorse
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,049.00

Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

16 ratings at Coursera

Design and deliver technical presentations, craft persuasive arguments and elevator pitches, analyze RFPs, and write winning proposals using audience analysis and design thinking.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Writing for Social Justice

Learn to harness the power of writing to bring about about personal, social, and political changes that matter.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

High-Impact Business Writing

8 ratings

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Plan and format complex business documents, using informative and persuasive techniques tailored to purpose and audience.

• Noble Desktop
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• $325.00

Better Business Writing Skills

35784 ratings at Udemy

Learn the skills, tips and tricks of persuasive writing from a professional speechwriter.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Complete Copywriting Course : Write to Sell Like a Pro

26127 ratings at Udemy

Write Effective Sales Copy + Grow Your BusinessCareer // Swipe Timeless Copywriting Formulas, Templates + FREE Tools

• Udemy
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Write Like a Boss: Master Your Business Writing Skills

19040 ratings at Udemy

How to write better emails and proposals, save valuable time, and develop powerful written communication skills.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Storytelling for Business

11 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to craft brand stories for marketing copy and content using five story types, memorable characters, and persuasive narrative structures.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Clear Expression through Critical Thought Course

2 ratings at Graduate School USA

Develop critical thinking and persuasive writing skills to analyze complex problems, structure logical arguments, and create clear, audience-focused documents.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $1,049.00

Win Clients with Binge-Worthy Proposals

1 rating at CreativeLive

Win Clients with Binge-Worthy Proposals with Melissa Cassera

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Roxane Gay Teaches Writing For Social Change

Learn how to document and narrate the world as you see it—and then demand change.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available