Freelance Writing Courses and Certifications

Hit Send: Publishing Short Nonfiction Level I - 4 Week (Self-Paced)

752 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn the art of baiting the hook properly to get your short nonfiction pieces published and paid for in this four-week course.

• CourseHorse
• 95 hours
• On-Demand
• $210.00

Travel Writing: 10-Week Workshop (Self-Paced)

752 ratings at CourseHorse

Expand your horizons through the art of travel writing.

• CourseHorse
• 237 hours
• On-Demand
• $464.00

Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines, and Websites (Live Online)

92 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn the art of writing for online platforms and discover over 1,000 paid opportunities, how to generate story ideas, conduct interviews, and protect your copyright.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Beginner's Guide to Getting Published (Live Online)

92 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn the secrets to becoming a published writer from a seasoned journalist, author, agent, publisher, and Harvard online Professor of Publishing.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Explore the World as a Travel Writer (Live Online)

92 ratings at CourseHorse

Unleash your passion for travel and writing in this immersive course at Mt.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Freelance Writing 101: Build A Successful Writing Career

Learn to build a thriving freelance writing career with expert insights on niche selection, portfolio building, client acquisition, and effective writing techniques.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Start A Successful Freelance Writing Career

Learn to launch a successful freelance writing career from scratch, covering niche selection, portfolio building, client acquisition, and pricing strategies for aspiring writers of all backgrounds.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer? Here’s What You Need to Know

Learn to thrive as a freelance content writer: build a portfolio, set rates, pitch clients, and navigate the industry. Gain skills to create compelling work and succeed in a flexible, self-directed career.

• Skillshare
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Meet The Press: Beginner's Guide To Freelance Journalism

Learn essential skills for freelance journalism, from crafting pitches to conducting interviews. Gain industry insights and resources to kickstart your career in this comprehensive guide.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Start A Writing Business From Home

261 ratings at Udemy

How the 3 most common myths about writing are keeping you stuck and broke and how you can build a lucrative career as a

• Udemy
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How To Make a Living Writing Articles - Make Money Online

788 ratings at Udemy

Writing articles for websites is the easiest way to Earn Money (25 - 500+ dollar /Article) & increase blog traffic.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Copywriting 101 - Training Sessions for Freelance Writers

1 review

Monthly sessions on copywriting, marketing, and freelancing to build a successful writing career. Expert tips, live Q&A, and practical strategies for finding clients, choosing niches, and increasing income as a freelance writer.

• YouTube
• 3 days 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Cape Town

Introduction to Feature Journalism

Explore what sets feature journalism apart from other journalistic forms in this course from University of Cape Town.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Copywriting: Basics For Beginners

1936 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to attract new leads and write compelling copy that gets your audience to take action.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

3-Step Writing System: Blogging & Writing Secrets

1794 ratings at Udemy

Blogging & writing tips for beginners to pros. Become an expert blogger/freelance writer. Ultimate blog writing course!

• Udemy
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course