• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Writing

    Writing Courses Online

    Learn writing techniques for clear and effective communication. Understand how to write essays, reports, and creative pieces.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Writing Course Catalog

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      68 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      Olay

      Cosmetic Formulation Science

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      R

      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Grammar, Organizational Skills, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      N

      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Personal Development, Writing, Mindfulness, Art History, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Drive Engagement, Writing, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Writing learners also search

    Business Writing
    Creative Writing
    Beginner Writing
    Free Writing
    Beginner Creative Writing
    English Writing
    Content Writing
    Professional Writing
    1…666768…84

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

    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network
    • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
    • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service: Voxy
    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
    • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok