Free Online Scientific Publications Courses & MOOCs

FutureLearn

University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Science Writing (FutureLearn)

Engineering Science

Dive into 'Discovering Science: Science Writing' and transform your understanding of how scientific discoveries are communicated. This course explores the diverse world of science writing, equipping you with the skills needed to convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly. Whether you're a budding journalist or a researcher looking to share your work effectively, this course is designed for you.

Self Paced

2 Weeks

Science Writing Writing Skills

Coursera

Stanford University

Writing in the Sciences (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Discover how to effectively convey complex scientific concepts through Writing in the Sciences. This course is designed for researchers who want to enhance their communication skills, write more efficiently, and engage broader audiences with their work. From mastering manuscript formats to navigating peer review processes and ethical considerations, this course covers all aspects of scientific writing.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Science Writing

Coursera

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX (Coursera)

Health & Society

Discover the secrets to efficient and effective document creation with 'Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX'. This course is designed for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills and produce polished documents quickly. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, this course will teach you how to leverage Overleaf—a user-friendly platform—and LaTeX—a powerful typesetting system—to streamline your document preparation process.

Jul 26th 2026

3 Weeks

LaTeX Scientific Writing Scientific Publications