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    Master essay writing for academic success. Learn to structure, research, and write persuasive and coherent essays.

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Report Writing, Journals, Editing, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      First Step Korean

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Cash Management, Business Planning, Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Delegation Skills, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Peer Review, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Logo Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Digital Design, Color Theory, Writing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Learning, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Higher Education, Vocabulary, Writing, Interactive Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Better Business Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Language Competency, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Keyword Research, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Vital Signs, Clinical Experience, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medication Administration, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Writing Effective Technical Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Technical Design, Software Design Documents, Blogs, Writing and Editing, Collaborative Software, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Writing, Typography, Multimedia, Proofreading, Design Elements And Principles, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
    • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park

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