Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Context Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Target Market
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Claims Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Registration, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Editing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Registration, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Support, Medical Billing, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Report Writing, English Language, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Technical Writing, Social Skills, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months