Professional Writing

  • Sharpens Your Writing and Editing Skills
  • Develops Your Ability to Communicate Across Platforms
  • Strengthens Your Intercultural Communication Skills for a Global Workplace

Professional writing and editing skills are in increasing demand in today’s competitive job market. These courses will develop your ability to write effective emails, memos, brochures, and reports; hone your intercultural communication skills; and represent a brand effectively across platforms in a global workplace. Learn techniques to adapt your message to fit different audiences, campaigns, and contexts. Try a single class or explore our Certificate in Professional Writing .

This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.

Grammar Review

Come away from this class with a better understanding of grammar and improved confidence in your writing.

2023 Fall
1 section

Introduction to the Media Industry

In this two-session course taught by a senior magazine editor with deep experience in newspaper, magazine, and digital media as well as...

2023 Fall
1 section

Multimedia Storytelling

Multimedia storytelling has the power to provide context and depth to news stories, fundraising drives, marketing campaigns, and personal...

2023 Fall
1 section

Strategic Communications and Corporate Storytelling

Learn to craft compelling narratives that match the tone and intentions of a company, brand, or communication campaign.

2023 Fall
1 section

Writing for Fundraising: Grantwriting and Case Statements

Learn how to write effective grant proposals and case statements—necessities for increasing funding for your nonprofit.

2023 Fall
2 sections

Mastering English Grammar

Review the eight principal parts of speech, and gain an understanding of how they work together syntactically to form sentences.

2023 Fall
1 section

Digital Storytelling for Fundraising: Leveraging Emerging Technology for Impact

Learn to leverage digital platforms to effectively raise awareness about a cause, diversify fundraising, and innovate to become more relevant.

2023 Fall
2 sections

Media Literacy: An Overview

When working in media jobs, it’s essential to be both a savvy consumer of the news as well as a thoughtful editor. This class, taught by a...

2023 Fall
1 section

Effective Business Writing

Learn techniques for writing effective emails, memos, proposals, and reports for various audiences.

2023 Fall
1 section

A Career in Freelance Copyediting

Hone both your copyediting skills and your professionalism, and receive expert advice on how to get hired at either a magazine or book publisher.

2023 Fall
1 section

Professional Writing: Content, Purpose, and Audience

This foundational course introduces critical practices of professional writing, focusing on common documents across digital and traditional formats.

2023 Fall
1 section

Fundamentals of Storytelling

Explore the basic elements of story, and apply them to your writing for more dynamic content, whether for novels or résumés.

2023 Fall
1 section

Advanced Multimedia Storytelling Workshop

Humans have used stories to communicate for millennia; they are an essential part of how we relate to each other. The world today is...

Writing and Leadership

Practice core business writing skills, and work to evaluate and communicate a professional identity internally and externally.

10 Steps to a More Dynamic Voice

Master new voice techniques to convey confidence in your voice—and achieve success in your career.

Communicating Leadership and Power in Public Speaking

Have all elements of your communication persona are evaluated, exercised, challenged, and upgraded, transforming you into a speaker with power.

Digital Communication in a Changing Workplace

Obtain writing and editing skills that will make you an adaptable communicator via any medium and in any situation that may arise in the workplace.

Master Class: Guidance and Strategies for Publishing Your Book

Learn from two veteran literary agents how to navigate the publishing landscape to publish your book without confusion or intimidation.

Writing for Self-Promotion and Performance Coaching

Develop the habits of using workplace writing as a tool for self-promotion, professional development, and performance coaching.

Creating a Narrative Podcast

Acquire the training to launch your own story-driven podcast series, and leave the course with your own 15- to 20-minute pilot.

Global Presentations: Words, Images, and Data

Build the knowledge, skills, and oral proficiency to organize and participate in global presentations, including reports, negotiations, and pitches.

Persuading in Business: Leadership, Public Speaking, and Executive Communication

Persuasion across cultures, media, and technology is essential for professional success in today’s globally-connected business...