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Utrecht University

The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

What are the causes of disease? We know that most diseases result from a combination of genes and environment (nature and nurture). Our genes alone do not determine our fate. For most complex diseases, externalities - environmental factors in the broad sense - are more important. This includes our…

  • Coursera
  • 6 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Indian Institute for Human Settlements

Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

A self-paced course from IIHS designed to help academics and practitioners find a wider audience for their grey literature outputs—reports, working papers, evaluations and policy documents. Grey literature represents an enormous body of knowledge, much of which is not read beyond the immediate comm…

  • Coursera
  • 6 weeks of study, 4 - 5 hours per week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Commonwealth Education Trust

Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

4.71,312 ratings

This course is for curious students and aspiring authors with a passion for writing for young readers. Participate in a dynamic online community of writers as you experiment with your own writing and develop your voice. This course will guide you with a combination of video lectures, online reading…

  • Coursera
  • 8-15 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Universidades Anáhuac

Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

Use Spanish in a way that is practical to you: apply its various grammar structures to create and understand complex sentences in both everyday situations as well as professional environments. Learn different techniques to identify the elements in a sentence and let the new vocabulary, focused on w…

  • edX
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

University of California, Davis

Writing with Generative AI

3.821 ratings

Through this course, we will demystify what AI truly is—exploring both its capabilities and its limitations. With this knowledge, you will be equipped to navigate this technological landscape, making informed decisions about how and when to harness its potential. This course contains four modules.…

  • Coursera
  • 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Board Infinity

Introduction to Technical Writing

4.3450 ratings

Technical Writing seamlessly blends the art of communication with the nuances of technology. Tailored for a diverse audience, including writers, communicators, engineers, and IT professionals, this course serves as a beacon, guiding participants toward the creation of effective technical documents…

  • Coursera
  • 3 Weeks of Study, 4hours/week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

MandarinX

English Resume & Job Interview Skills for ESL Speakers

Master essential English resume writing and job interview skills for global job seekers. Improve your professional communication, avoid common ESL mistakes, and boost your confidence in interviews. Perfect for non-native speakers aiming for international career success.

  • edX
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Alison

Essential Tips for Copywriting

3.8200 ratings

There are a variety of abilities you must master to succeed as a copywriter. We explain how to develop these crucial skills and show you how to emphasise and showcase them in job applications. We begin with a definition of ‘copywriting’ and lay the foundations on which you can build your persuasive…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

University of California, Irvine

Academic English: Writing

Transform Your Writing Skills

Learning path or series
  • Coursera
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

University of California, Irvine

Learn English: Intermediate Grammar

Master Intermediate Grammar

Learning path or series
  • Coursera
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

University of California, Irvine

IELTS Preparation

Ace the IELTS Test

Learning path or series
  • Coursera
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Alison

English Grammar - Comparisons & Word Order (Intermediate level)

3.8219 ratings

This English grammar course teaches you about the word order of comparative forms. We explain how to use suffixes for one-syllable and two-syllable words. We take you through the English grammar form 'more and adjective' and the use of 'more' with adverbs such as ‘quietly’, ‘slowly’ to describe act…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Alison

English Grammar and Vocabulary - Describing Relationships (Advanced Level)

3.775 ratings

This course teaches you how to combine 'used to’ with infinitive verbs to describe past actions that have ended, for example: 'I used to play tennis every week'. We then show you how to use 'would + infinitive' and 'would rather (not) + infinitive'. The course explores vocabulary and phrases relate…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Advanced

Alison

ChatGPT Content Writing for Freelance Copywriting (Ethical)

3.8240 ratings

The freelance copywriting industry is flourishing, and businesses are constantly looking for talented copywriters to craft compelling copy that resonates with their audience. Coming up with fresh, engaging content all the time is both overwhelming and time-consuming. But what if there was a way to…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Wesleyan University

Writing Stories About Ourselves

4.3103 ratings

In this course, creative nonfiction writers will explore traditional storytelling methods, especially those which overlap between fiction and memoir. By looking at examples from a wide range of genres, including film, song, painting—even the theme music for Jaws!—we’ll practice exercising the creat…

  • Coursera
  • 10 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Wesleyan University

Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

4.3266 ratings

The blank page can be the most daunting obstacle in writing. In this course, aspiring writers will assemble a “starter kit” for approaching the blank page by developing constructive ways to think about the writing process as a whole. While subsequent courses in this series will focus on the mechani…

  • Coursera
  • 5 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Alison

Beginner Level English - Grammar for Verbs, Questions and Replies

3.8305 ratings

This course teaches you how to use English verbs and action words so you can easily discuss what you are doing. We show you how to construct 'can' questions while you outline your abilities. We explain how to use the present simple tense to describe something that is currently or regularly happenin…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

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