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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Patient Assistance, Health Care, Technical Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Seamless Salesforce Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions, OAuth, Business Requirements, Authentications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Change Control, Data Management, User Accounts, Resource Management, Forecasting, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Equity, Civil Engineering, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Safety and Security, Community Health, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Public Health, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS X-Ray Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Python Programming, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Live Streaming, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Circular Product Design Frameworks and Certifications

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Building Rust AWS Lambda Microservices with Cargo Lambda

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Rust (Programming Language), Debugging, Application Deployment, Development Environment

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Agua 2.0: empresas eficientes para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Governance, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Process Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Value Engineering, Process Optimization, Change Management, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Technical Standard

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Seamless Salesforce Integration: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features: Packt
    • Road Safety & Indigenous Communities: Safe Systems Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js: Coursera Project Network
    • Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling: Packt
    • AWS X-Ray Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
    • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
    • Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code: Packt
    • Circular Product Design Frameworks and Certifications: University of Colorado Boulder

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Technical Writing

    Technical Writing courses on Coursera can provide learners with essential skills to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, including:

    • Fundamental principles of technical writing, such as clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
    • Techniques for writing different types of technical documents, such as user manuals, white papers, and reports.
    • Skills for researching and organizing information to prepare for writing.
    • Best practices for designing and using graphics and tables to complement text.
    • Approaches for editing and revising technical content to improve readability and user engagement.
    • Understanding of audience analysis and how to tailor content to meet specific needs.
    • Mastery of tools and technologies commonly used in technical writing. ‎

    Coursera’s Technical Writing courses cater to learners with varying levels of writing experience:

    • Beginners: No prior writing experience is required for introductory courses, which cover the basics of technical writing and document design.
    • Intermediate Learners: Those with some writing or professional experience can enhance their skills with courses focused on more specialized aspects of technical communication.
    • Advanced Professionals: Experienced writers and communicators can refine their expertise with advanced courses in technical editing, complex document design, and management of technical communication projects.‎

    Participating in Technical Writing courses on Coursera can lead to various credentials that validate your skills and knowledge:

    • Course Certificates: Earn a certificate for each technical writing course you complete, demonstrating your expertise in specific technical communication areas.
    • Professional Certificates: These certificates prepare you for roles that require specialized knowledge in technical writing and documentation.
    • Specializations: Engage in a series of courses that provide comprehensive training in technical writing, culminating in a capstone project that applies your skills in a practical setting.‎

    Skills gained from Technical Writing courses can lead to a variety of career opportunities in industries that value clear and precise communication, such as:

    • Technical Writer: Creating documentation for products, services, and processes that meet user needs and comply with industry standards.
    • Content Developer: Developing and managing content across multiple platforms to ensure consistency and quality.
    • Documentation Specialist: Designing and maintaining support documentation for software applications.
    • Editor: Reviewing and refining technical documents to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
    • Communications Manager: Overseeing a team of writers and managing projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical content. ‎

    Looking to enhance your team's Technical Writing skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our Technical Writing training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    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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