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Best technical writing Courses Online

We compared 11 Technical Writing courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $79.00. 10 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Minnesota State University, Mankato and Rice 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 in our catalog
16
Compared here
11
  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Offered by STARWEAVER

    Let’s face it—writing well in business isn’t just a nice-to-have skill anymore. It’s a necessity. Effective business writing has the power to transform careers, influence decisions, and build relationships. This course g...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Offered by Board Infinity

    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 bea...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Technical Writing: How to Write Using DITA XML

    Do you want to learn how to write structured documentation using DITA XML? If yes, I can help!My name is Jordan Stanchev. I have built my career in the field of technical communications over the last 20 years.S...

    $74.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    How To Write Technical Writing

    If you want to learn how to write technical writing, then check this "How To Write Technical Writing " guide.In this step-by-step guide you will be able to present your documents in a very technical way.- Discover the fa...

    $29.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence

    Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato

    This course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their technical documentation skills and stand out in today’s job market. By completing the course, you will be able to create beginner and intermediate docume...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Offered by Rice University

    Engineering leaders must write extensively for their jobs, and their writing needs to be professional, reader-focused, and error-free. What leaders write in particular can affect productivity and the bottom line, so the...

    $79.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Technical Communication in the AI Era

    Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato

    This specialization is for learners who need to brush up on technical communication skills within their current role or are interested in pursuing a career as a technical communicator, technical writer, usability special...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Technical Communication for Engineers: Fundamentals!!

    Effective technical communication is an essential skill for engineers, enabling them to convey complex ideas clearly and efficiently. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of technical com...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Professional Business English and Technical Report Writing

    Arabic-Enabled CourseThis is a one integrated course of both Business Management English and Technical Writing.This course tackles all needed skills for managerial communication and technical writing, especially for non-...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Patterns of Writing

    Offered by Pearson

    Understand how to adapt writing for different academic challenges by analyzing various patterns of composition. This course explores the unique structures and uses of narrative, descriptive, compare and contrast, and per...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade C

    CS0-003: CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst Mock Unofficial

    The role of a Cybersecurity Analyst is becoming increasingly critical as modern threats grow in complexity. The CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) certification validates your ability to proactively monitor and defend networks. The...

    $19.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 11 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $79.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $59.01. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Minnesota State University, Mankato and Rice University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Technical Writing from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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