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Technical Writing Certificate

Oregon State University

The course series builds targeted skills in technical writing, allowing students to take courses individually or complete the series for a certificate. Key aspects include writing clarity, UX design, and portfolio creation.

Website: https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/

Categories: Technical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$2,495.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Approximately 4 weeks, with an asynchronous option

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Sports Storytelling

The School of The New York Times

This course teaches journalistic techniques and storytelling skills tailored for sports. It includes writing exercises, discussions, guest speakers, site visits, and sporting events, helping students develop reporting skills and compelling storytelling.

Website: https://nytedu.com/courses/

Categories: Sports

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$5,560.00

Based in New York

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, over 2 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Open to rising 10-12 students.

The course helps writers identify their core strengths, themes, and narrative building blocks through various exercises. It focuses on understanding what makes each writer unique, promoting idea generation that leverages individual strengths.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$35.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced, est. 30 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

The Rule of Three

Clarion West

This course is an in-depth examination of writing trilogies, covering structure, planning, and common pitfalls. The course includes video lectures and an individual exercise.

Website: https://clarion-west-online.teachable.com

Categories: Book, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$75.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced, est. 80 minutes

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced writing level; suitable for writers considering or working on a trilogy

This course is designed for children 8-12 years of age who are interested in writing their own mysteries. National Board Certified elementary school teacher and award-winning author Steve Reifman will take young writers step-by-step from the beginning of the writing process to the end and help them craft stories that keep readers guessing and on the edge of their seats!

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Kids

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$55.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced, est. 3.5 hours

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Before investing in expensive standup comedy classes, consider this online course as an alternative. Designed to rival paid classes, it offers comprehensive guidance in standup comedy at no cost, ensuring a risk-free opportunity to explore your comedic talents.

Website: https://johnroycomic.tumblr.com/

Categories: Comedy and Free

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 12 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to Start a Blog

Full Circle Digital

A free 5-day email course providing step-by-step instructions to set up a WordPress blog. Covers niche selection, domain registration, theme setup, legal pages, social channels connection, and content planning.

Website: https://fullcircledigital.ca/how-to-start-a-blog/

Categories: Blog, Adult, and Free

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

Free

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 5 days (with daily lessons sent via email)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This comprehensive course on Udemy covers a wide range of topics in technical writing and editing. It includes techniques for writing and editing, creating project plans, and using various tools like tables, images, and flowcharts. Create your first technical document by applying the principles of technical writing taught by Pro Writer.

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Technical

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$199.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 20 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Brad Merrill has been building things on the web for well over a decade. In 2010, he started a blog about technology and innovation, and in just a couple of years it grew into a large publication with staff and revenue, serving more than half a million monthly readers. In this course, Brad condenses more than ten years of trial and error into a simple blueprint designed to help you build a successful blog.

Website: https://www.udemy.com

Categories: Blog and Content

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$149.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 12 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Are you ready to build a blog that can generate sales 24/7 on autopilot? Is your dream to have complete freedom to work when you want and from where you want? Learn from an instructor with 20 years of experience in building blogs & websites and extensive online marketing experience. By the end of this course, you will have a fully-fledged online business even if you don't yet know what to blog about!

Website: https://www.udemy.com/

Categories: Blog

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$139.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: Self-paced over 23 modules

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

This course is tailored for beginning and intermediate writers, focusing on the art of writing personal essays. It helps participants identify the values in their stories and teaches techniques to effectively draw readers into their experiences.

Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/

Categories: Essay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$329.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Getting Started in Writing

Writer's Digest University

Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you—take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing course, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing.

Website: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/

Categories: Nonfiction, Book, Fiction, and Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$379.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 3 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers is a required book.

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