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

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      Berklee

      Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Marketing, Business Correspondence, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Business Writing, Brochures, Business Communication, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Product Promotion, Brainstorming, Market Research, Vocabulary

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Large Language Modeling, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Procurement, English Language, Business Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Forecasting, Business Economics, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Image Quality Inspection using AWS Lookout for Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Amazon S3, Anomaly Detection, Software Quality Assurance, Applied Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Social Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Grammar, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Organizational Skills, Employee Training, Training and Development, Learning Management Systems, Content Management, Content Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Delineation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
    • Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365: Coursera Project Network
    • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
    • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach: University of Michigan
    • Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R: Coursera Project Network
    • 商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics: Arizona State University
    • Build Image Quality Inspection using AWS Lookout for Vision: Coursera Project Network
    • Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy

    Frequently Asked Questions about Essay Writing

    Essay writing is the process of composing short pieces of non-fiction writing called essays. An essay generally expressed a view of a single topic or subject based on the writer's perspective, and essays can be formal or informal in style and tone. You often must conduct research in one form or another to develop your understanding of the subject before you can effectively write an essay. Formal essays often revolve around a thesis statement that serves as the central idea you're writing about, while informal essays are less rigid in structure.‎

    A thorough grasp of essay writing techniques is beneficial to anybody whose career involves writing of any sort because the skills that essay writing requires can also help you write a good email, business proposal, or academic report. The research involved in writing essays gives you a stronger base of knowledge while using good grammar and writing skills helps you to communicate more effectively in every area of your life. Essay writing can also help you process the things that you learn and explain them to others.‎

    If you have proficiency in essay writing, you'll be able to use your skill in various communications careers, as well as in the general business world. You can work as a journalist, editor, freelance writer, advertising copywriter, or communications director and apply essay writing skills directly on a daily basis. Essay writing gives you a set of skills that can also benefit you in many other careers. If you need to write a speech, grant proposal, company blog post, or any other piece of writing, you'll be able to call on the skills that essay writing has allowed you to develop.‎

    When you study essay writing with online courses on Coursera, you can learn the nuts and bolts of how to write an effective essay as well as how to apply that knowledge in your career. The online essay writing courses on Coursera bring you content that will help you grow as a writer. Start with a basic survey of essay writing, and branch out to more specific topics like how to write a personal essay, how to turn your essay into a persuasive speech, and advanced grammar.‎

    Online Essay Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Essay Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of Essay Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Essay Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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