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25 Best Writing Courses Online

We compared 25 Writing courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $498.00. 11 come from a named university or institution, including University of California, Irvine, University of Michigan and Thomas Edison State University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $498.00
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "writing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $498.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This course is designed to hold your hand step-by-step through the most basic concepts of noun clauses all the way to the end goal of writing a paragraph with varied noun clauses. With each individual lesson, you’ll watc...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    Do you have a hard time describing things, people, and places in English? This course will show you how to be more descriptive in your writing by incorporating adjective clauses in complex sentences. You will begin each...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Perhaps the most important thing students and professionals of all kinds can do to improve their effectiveness is embrace the following advice: become good with words. This series of courses targets the writing side of t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Writing for Success

    Offered by Thomas Edison State University

    Writing for Success aims to enhance your writing skills, crucial for effective communication in any professional environment. This course will guide you in crafting clear and persuasive content, making it a valuable asse...

    $498.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    IELTS Writing Band 7+: Task 1 and Task 2 Examiner Strategies

    If you're working towards achieving a Band 7 or higher in the IELTS writing section but find yourself plateauing at Band 5 or 6, this course offers practical and examiner-informed strategies to elevate your skills. Taugh...

    $59.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Paragraph Writing

    Many Bonus videos with new ones added occasionally!If you want to improve the quality of your writing and do better on written assignments, then this is the course for you.Paragraphs are the foundation of all academic wr...

    $54.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Writing: How To Become A Better Writer and Communicator Now

    This course is designed to enhance your writing and communication skills, helping you connect with your audience more effectively. It covers key elements like understanding your purpose, audience, and context, equipping...

    $199.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Capstone: Bringing it all together

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Having completed the seven other courses in the MicroMasters in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries, this course gives you the opportunity to put it all together. The course webinar will focus on the ass...

    $299.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Korean 101: Essential Expressions

    Offered by Sungkyunkwan University

    Hello and welcome to "Korean 101: Essential Expressions" at Sungkyunkwan University! With over 600 years of history, **Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)** is a leading institution of innovation, fostering change through res...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

    Offered by Michigan State University

    This is it! It is time for YOU to be the journalist, and practice and display the skills you have learned through this Specialization journey. You will create your own professional journalistic portfolio, culminating in...

    $79.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    In this specialization your learning activities will focus on the four skills of language: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Each course will have a strong emphasis on using applied grammar to gradually improve...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations

    Offered by Arizona State University

    In this Specialization, you will build English skills through themes that connect to everyday life, culture, and communication. Across three courses, you will expand vocabulary, practice grammar including present tenses,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Perfect Tenses and Modals

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This is the first course in the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn about important intermediate verb tenses, including present perfect, present perfect progressive, past pe...

    $79.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Learn English Now: Basic Communication

    Offered by Arizona State University

    In this Specialization, you will build practical English skills by talking about people and personal stories, then moving into travel and shopping situations, and finally discussing everyday topics like cars and the envi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Technical Communication

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    An engineering leader spends a majority of their day interacting with others. Indeed, studies repeatedly point to the impact communication skills have on the ability of managerial leaders to succeed or fail. Too often, i...

    $79.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

    Offered by Sungkyunkwan University

    This course introduces Korean characters,'Hangeul', and provides high-level knowledge related to Hangeul. In this course, the background of 'Hangul' is created, who made the Hangeul, and according to what principle it is...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Chinese for HSK 6

    Offered by Peking University

    HSK六级课程旨在通过学习HSK六级相关内容提高学习者的汉语水平,并帮助学习者在HSK六级考试中获得好成绩。 HSK六级慕课课程共12周,分为两个部分。 第一部分:汉语知识与技能课。侧重于教六级水平的汉语语言知识,训练表达技能,以HSK真...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX Bachelor's Degree University-backed

    Bachelor of Arts in Communication

    Offered by Maryville University

    The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program offered on edX provides a comprehensive understanding of communication theories and practices. You'll explore various communication mediums and develop skills that are crucia...

  19. 19
    edX Bachelor's Degree University-backed

    Bachelor of Arts in English

    Offered by Maryville University

    The Bachelor of Arts in English on edX offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, writing, and cultural analysis. This degree empowers students to develop critical thinking and communication skills, enabling them...

  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Biblical Hebrew 1: Basics for reading the Bible in Hebrew

    In this course you will learn the basics of ancient hebrew reading. It is the first part of a series. This means you don't need any knowledge or requirements in order to start to learn. I will teach you to read the ancie...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Trabalho e Renda no Século 21

    Descubra 7 maneiras práticas e acessíveis de gerar renda extra no século 21! O mercado de trabalho passou por grandes transformações, impulsionadas por crises econômicas e pela pandemia. A busca por alternativas de renda...

    $29.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    "LEARNING THE GREEK ALPHABET WITH DESPINA"

    Hello my dear students in this Video-Course"LEARNING THE GREEK ALPHABET WITH DESPINA"we’ll learn the Greek Alphabet.CORRECT WRITING AND PRONUNCIATIONFOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING LEARNERSAND ALSO FOR ITALIAN STUDENTSCOMPLETE VIDE...

    $19.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate

    ChatGPT for Work & Entrepreneurship

    Whether you’re running DoorDash on the side or sitting in the CEO chair at a real estate firm, this course is for you. You’ve been hearing about ChatGPT and maybe you’ve dabbled with it—or maybe you don’t even know where...

    $79.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Hacking Dyslexia, ADHD, Neurodivergent Challenges

    This course is designed for individuals facing challenges with dyslexia, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions, offering practical strategies to improve focus, writing, and reading skills. The instructor shares perso...

    $19.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Arabic between your hands

    In this course, you'll embark on a journey to learn Arabic from a native speaker. Eman Saeed, your instructor, has designed these lessons to be engaging and simple, making them perfect for absolute beginners. With high-q...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Writing Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
2 Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
3 Good with Words: Writing and Editing Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
4 Writing for Success edX Thomas Edison State University $498.00 View →
5 IELTS Writing Band 7+: Task 1 and Task 2 Examiner Strategies Udemy $59.99 View →
6 Paragraph Writing Udemy $54.99 View →
7 Writing: How To Become A Better Writer and Communicator Now Udemy $199.99 View →
8 Capstone: Bringing it all together edX University of Cambridge $299.00 View →
9 Korean 101: Essential Expressions Coursera Sungkyunkwan University $49.00 View →
10 Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio Coursera Michigan State University $79.00 View →
11 Building Basic English Skills A1/A2 Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
12 Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
13 Perfect Tenses and Modals Coursera University of California, Irvine $79.00 View →
14 Learn English Now: Basic Communication Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
15 Technical Communication Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $79.00 View →
16 The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul Coursera Sungkyunkwan University $49.00 View →
17 Chinese for HSK 6 Coursera Peking University $49.00 View →
18 Bachelor of Arts in Communication edX Maryville University View →
19 Bachelor of Arts in English edX Maryville University View →
20 Biblical Hebrew 1: Basics for reading the Bible in Hebrew Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Trabalho e Renda no Século 21 Udemy $29.99 View →
22 "LEARNING THE GREEK ALPHABET WITH DESPINA" Udemy $19.99 View →
23 ChatGPT for Work & Entrepreneurship Udemy $79.99 View →
24 Hacking Dyslexia, ADHD, Neurodivergent Challenges Udemy $19.99 View →
25 Arabic between your hands Udemy $19.99 View →

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