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      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Marketing, Media Strategy & Planning, Business Psychology, Marketing Design, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Media Production, Research and Design, Digital Marketing, Influencing, Writing, Advertising, Advertising Sales, MarTech, Storytelling, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations

      4.5

      (3.9k reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing, Leadership and Management, Business Communication, Professional Development, Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales, Strategy

      4.7

      (2k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Research and Design, Marketing Design, MarTech, Web Design, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Communication, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Social Media, Brand Management, Influencing, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Marketing Management, Business Analysis, Business Psychology, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management, Finance, Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Market Research, Marketing Psychology, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Persona Research, Probability & Statistics, Sales, Statistical Analysis, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Web Development Tools, Accounting, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction, Mathematics, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, User Experience

      4.6

      (11.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.6

      (494 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, Software Engineering Tools, Web Development Tools

      4.5

      (1.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      English Composition I

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Communication, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations

      4.6

      (998 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing, Social Media

      4.9

      (7.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing

      4.4

      (455 reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Advertising, Marketing Management, Media Strategy & Planning, Business Analysis, Sales, Marketing Design, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Market Research, Business Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Design and Product, Finance, Planning, Product Marketing, Budget Management, Strategy and Operations, Advertising Sales, Business Communication, Customer Support, Financial Management, Influencing, MarTech, Market Analysis, People Analysis, Performance Management, Persona Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Tests, Storytelling, Writing, Leadership and Management, Strategy, Computer Networking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Databases, Experiment, Network Security, Probability & Statistics, Public Relations, Regulations and Compliance, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Software Engineering, Software Security, Software Testing, Supply Chain and Logistics, Visual Design

      4.8

      (14.3k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Communication, Influencing, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Management, Business Analysis, People Analysis, Marketing Design, Research and Design, Social Media, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Production, Media Strategy & Planning, Sales, Storytelling, Writing, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (4.9k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Content Strategy for Professionals: Engaging Audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Entrepreneurship, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, User Experience

      4.6

      (655 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Writing

      4.5

      (694 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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

    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Writing in English at University: Lund University
    • Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business: Coursera Project Network
    • English Composition I: Duke University
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Content Writing

    • Content writing is the creation of content specifically for internet channels, including blogs, social media, e-commerce sites, and more. In the context of the Web, “content” means information that is targeted towards the interests of a desired audience. Because good content writing can improve search engine optimization (SEO) rankings, reach famous influencers, and otherwise increase the prominence of a brand, content marketing has become an important part of marketing and communications strategy for many companies.

      While writing for content marketing is similar to traditional copywriting in advertising, it is different in both form and function. Blogs and other pieces of content writing are often hundreds or thousands of words, and seek to deliver free, valuable content to your audience with a goal of attracting them and ultimately turning them into customers. Copywriting is typically focused on shorter advertisements, webpage design elements, and emails that aim to convince the audience to take a specific action like buying a product or signing up for a mailing list.

      Despite these differences, content writing and copywriting both rely on many of the same types of good writing skills. Like copywriters, content writers must be able to write with both creativity and clarity, and they must possess excellent editing skills to meet word counts and keep their finished product focused on the goal. And, in the words of leading content writing site Copyblogger, the top professionals in this field must “combine strategic copywriting with great content to get the best of both worlds”.‎

    • If you are a writer interested in working in the world of advertising and marketing, a background in content marketing has become an essential part of the job description in the 21st century. With strong writing and editing skills, this career path can offer you fast-paced and engaging work as well as good pay.

      Alternatively, if you have an understanding of how content writing fits within today’s marketing landscape, you may become a marketing research analyst or marketing manager. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, marketing manager jobs pay a median wage of $135,900 per year, and “advertising managers who can navigate the digital world should have the best prospects.”‎

    • Yes, you can! Content writing is native to the internet, just like Coursera’s industry-leading online learning platform. With Coursera, you can take courses covering every aspect of the digital marketing world, including content writing, from top-ranked schools like Northwestern University, and University of Michigan. You can even take a course on content marketing jointly presented by University of California Davis and Copyblogger, a leading authority in the field.‎

    • Some of the skills or experience you may need to already have before learning content marketing include having the ability to clearly communicate through writing, proficiency working on a computer, and being comfortable researching information on the internet. If you can complete short- and long-term projects quickly, you may already have some of the skills needed to learn content writing. If you have done any copywriting, SEO and keyword research, or marketing, you may already have the experience needed to learn cutting-edge content writing strategies and techniques. In addition, if you have any experience using content management systems or other emerging digital delivery platforms and technologies, you could be well on your way to learning content writing.‎

    • There are many career paths for someone who studied content writing, including writing, editing, and content creation for a vast array of online websites. The most common career path for a content writer includes becoming a web content provider for online publications, e-commerce sites, and blogs. Another common career path for someone in content writing is to become a paid social media contributor, better known as an influencer. There are still plenty of traditional career paths for someone in content writing, such as marketing and journalism, but the content will be posted online instead of only published in print.‎

    • The topics you can study that are related to content writing may include advanced SEO strategies, social media marketing and management, Google Ads, and Google Analytics. If you are planning to open or run a social media site, blog, or e-commerce site, brand management is another topic to consider studying.‎

    • The types of places that hire people with a background in content writing include any company or agency that requires a solid and consistent online presence through online content, also known as campaigns. Places that need content writers can range from hospitals and health care providers to educational facilities, local businesses, and national retailers. Oftentimes, the types of places that hire content writers offer work that is remote because it is done on the internet.‎

    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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