Essay Writing Courses

Writing Efficient R Code

27 ratings at DataCamp

Learn to write faster R code, discover benchmarking and profiling, and unlock the secrets of parallel programming.

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Efficient Code with pandas

11 ratings at DataCamp

Learn efficient techniques in pandas to optimize your Python code.

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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
• 16 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

2023 ratings at Coursera

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

• Coursera
• 20 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

12 reviews

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to the techniques that masters of fiction use to ground a story in a concrete world. From the most realist settings to the most fantastical, writers will learn how to describe the physical world in shar…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Write a Winning Resume - Top Resume Writing Tips

10 reviews

Learn top resume writing techniques to create a standout application, including crafting compelling summaries, formatting for ATS, and highlighting achievements for various experience levels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Good with Words: Writing and Editing

2597 ratings at Coursera

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
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Academic English: How to Write an Essay

7 ratings at edX

A practical and introductory course to build your skills in academic writing.

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

Cursive Writing for Beginners

9 reviews

Learn cursive handwriting techniques for beginners, covering alphabet formation, words, and sentences. Practice with various topics like animals, colors, and shapes to improve skills.

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

Writing Video Game Characters

Learn how to make effective, memorable video game characters, from protagonists and antagonists to NPCs.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Video Game Scenes and Dialogue

Learn the fundamentals of writing cinematics, cutscenes, and in-game dialogue.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Video Game Writing Essentials

21 ratings at edX

Learn the essentials of writing for video games, from how games are developed and what game writers do, to the ways game stories differ from other kinds of stories.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

570 ratings at Coursera

Learn to structure sentences and paragraphs effectively, switching between showing and telling. Explore time management techniques and access resources for continued improvement in writing and editing skills.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Writing and Editing: Revising

401 ratings at Coursera

This fourth and final course in the “Good with Words: Writing and Editing” series will help you master perhaps the most important step in the writing process: revising. You’ll learn about the difference between editing and proofreading.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Writing and Editing: Drafting

373 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategies to overcome writer's block, improve productivity, and enhance your drafting process. Explore techniques like freewriting, planning, and naming to boost your writing skills and confidence.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course