Skill pathway
Writing
Communication
Writing clear, accurate and audience-appropriate information.
Why employers ask for Writing
Writing shows up in the skill requirements for 16 of the Australian careers we track, including Authors, and Book and Script Editors, Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors, Journalists and Other Writers. 9 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Writing
Start here (beginner)
Infosec
Writing Secure Code for Android
Microsoft Learn
Delegate work with AI
Microsoft Learn
Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot: Marketing
Microsoft Learn
Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot: Customer Service
University of Colorado Boulder
Successful Presentation
Coursera
AI-Enhanced Email Marketer with MailChimp, Gmail and Outlook
Tsinghua University
Learn English
University of Colorado Boulder
Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation
Meta
Meta Data Analyst
Packt
Advanced Automation Frameworks and Testing with TestNG
IBM
IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI
Infosec
Computer Forensics
Microsoft Learn
Build foundational generative AI skills
Microsoft Learn
Write your first C# code
Board Infinity
Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Software Engineers
Berklee
The DIY Musician
Pearson
Research Writing
Microsoft Learn
Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot
KodeKloud
Infrastructure Automation with Terraform and Ansible
University of Colorado System
Grant Writing for Health Researchers
University of Michigan
Python 3 Programming
Packt
Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026
Edureka
No-Code Data Science and Machine Learning
Madecraft
Starting a Data Science Career
Georgia Institute of Technology
Improve Your English Communication Skills
University of Maryland, College Park
Interviewing and Resume Writing in English
Berklee
Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music
JetBrains
Python Development Essentials for Science and Data
University of California, Davis
Learn SQL Basics for Data Science
EDUCBA
Python for Data Analytics & Predictive Modeling
Adobe
Create and Enhance Visuals With AI
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations
SkillsBooster Academy
AI-Powered Personal Productivity System
DeepLearning.AI
Generative AI for Software Development
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in EAL (Employment)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Microsoft Learn
Get started with AI
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Women's Advocacy
Nationally Recognised Training
Writing in a business context Skill Set
Northwestern University
Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control
Microsoft Learn
Write your first code using C# (Get started with C#, Part 1)
Microsoft Learn
Create agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio - Online Workshop
Microsoft Learn
Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Learn
Enhance your productivity with prebuilt Microsoft 365 Copilot agents
Microsoft Learn
Draft, analyze, and present with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Dyslexia training, in partnership with Made By Dyslexia
Microsoft Learn
Explore prebuilt Microsoft Copilot agents
Microsoft Learn
Optimize business processes with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Learn
Transform your everyday business processes with agents
University of Colorado System
Game Development with GameMaker
STARWEAVER
Complete Executive Leadership
Nationally Recognised Training
Writing in Politically Sensitive Context in Government
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy
Nationally Recognised Training
Script Writing Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Pearson
College Writing Essentials
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
STARWEAVER
Executive Communication & Data Leadership
Nationally Recognised Training
Writing for media Skill Set
Skillshare
Writing Mastery: Ideas, Craft & Copy
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in English for Further Study
Edureka
Programming with Rust
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Teaching an Additional Language - TESOL
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate I in Entry to General Education (EGE)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Teaching English to Young Learners (TESOL)
Nationally Recognised Training
Course in EAL
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in EAL (Access)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Learning an Australian First Nation's Language
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Routine English
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Reclamation of Aboriginal languages
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Further Study Skills
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Coding Aboriginal Languages for Indigenous Literacy (CALIL)
Coursera
Brand Equity, Analytics & Marketing Intelligence
Microsoft Learn
Authoring 101: writing in unified authoring - Online workshop
Microsoft Learn
Design the vision - storyboard with Copilot & Designer
Arizona State University
TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!
Khalifa University
Arabic for Beginners
John Wiley & Sons
SQL All-in-One For Dummies
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Functional Literacy
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate I in Functional Literacy
Skillshare
Editorial and Creative Writing for Digital Publications
Coursera
Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Vocational Preparation for Women
University of California, Davis
Building Basic English Skills A1/A2
University of Colorado Boulder
Technical Communication
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate I in EAL (Access)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
Berklee
How to Play Guitar
LearnKartS
Master Modern JavaScript Development
University of California, Santa Cruz
Songwriting Craft and Practice
Skillshare
AI & Innovation: Harnessing AI for Creativity & Productivity
LearnQuest
Build AI Apps with No-Code Tools
EDUCBA
C Programming on Linux: GCC, Pointers & Functions
Skillshare
Film & Video Storytelling: Screenwriting, Shooting & Editing
STARWEAVER
Strategic Sales Leadership
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Basic Foundations
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Intermediate Language Skills
Vanderbilt University
Prompt Engineering
Packt
Go - Complete Course on Go (GoLang)
Skillshare
Creative Essay Writing: Explore the Personal & Powerful
Scrimba
Responsive Web Design
LearnQuest
Oracle SQL Databases
Board Infinity
Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep
Coursera Partner
Computer Vision Basics
IBM
Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Automation
Scrimba
Generative AI for Web Development
Coursera
Email Marketing Foundations
University of Michigan
Good with Words: Writing and Editing
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Intermediate Achievement
University of California, Irvine
Academic English: Writing
Alex Genadinik
Top-1% Professional and Business Communication Skills
University of Michigan
AI for Creative Work
EDUCBA
Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design
Meta
Meta Web Development Fundamentals
Vanderbilt University
AI Agents in Typescript/Javascript
Coursera
Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word
Google AI
University of Michigan
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding
Duke University
Introductory C Programming
Scrimba
Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices
STARWEAVER
Executive Communication Excellence
EDUCBA
XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects
Learn to Care
Writing NDIS Reports that Get Read and Funded
LearnKartS
Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep
Nationally Recognised Training
Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages for Everyday Use
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Basic Communication
Arizona State University
Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills
Coursera
Marketing Project & Campaign Management
Edureka
Mastering C# and .NET Development
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals
STARWEAVER
Global Business Communication
Infosec
Writing Secure Code in C++
Codio
Software Engineering Tools and Practices
John Wiley & Sons
The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Leadership & Strategy
Coursera
SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing
Microsoft
Microsoft R Programming for Everyone
Google Cloud
Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path
SkillsBooster Academy
AI Creative Writing and Storytelling
Go further
Microsoft Learn
From inbox to impact: Improve your email workflows with AI
Microsoft Learn
Dyslexia Teaching: Part 2, In partnership with Made By Dyslexia
Microsoft Learn
Foundations of Agentic AI in GitHub
Careers that use Writing
Authors, and Book and Script Editors
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors
$103k · needed at level 3 of 5
Journalists and Other Writers
$90k · needed at level 3 of 5
ICT Trainers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Architects and Landscape Architects
$120k · needed at level 3 of 5
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
$120k · needed at level 3 of 5
Software and Applications Programmers
$132k · needed at level 3 of 5
Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers
$102k · needed at level 3 of 5
Electronics Trades Workers
$98k · needed at level 3 of 5
Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators
$184k · needed at level 3 of 5
Keyboard Operators
$71k · needed at level 3 of 5
Debt Collectors
$79k · needed at level 3 of 5
Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators
$73k · needed at level 3 of 5
Housekeepers
$64k · needed at level 3 of 5
Artistic Directors, Media Producers and Presenters
$113k · needed at level 2 of 5
Ministers of Religion
$104k · needed at level 2 of 5
Jobs asking for Writing
- Software Engineer - AuthSupabase · Salary not published
- Trading Systems Engineer, Linux Operating System's - 12MFTCASX Limited · AustraliaSalary not published
- Senior Java Engineer - 12 Month Max Term ContractASX Limited · AustraliaSalary not published
- ConsultantAppian Corporation · AustraliaSalary not published
- Correspondence Governance ManagerBNB Chain · AustraliaSalary not published
- Associate / Vice President, Financial Institutions - Credit ManagementMUFG Bank, Ltd. · AustraliaSalary not published
- Manager, Trading OperationsASX Limited · AustraliaSalary not published
- Software Engineer, Fixed IncomeASX Limited · AustraliaSalary not published
- Service EngineerSolplanet · AustraliaSalary not published