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Business Communication Courses

Business communication courses can help you learn effective writing, presentation skills, active listening, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in crafting clear messages, adapting communication styles for different audiences, and managing conflicts constructively. Many courses introduce tools like email platforms, presentation software, and collaboration apps, demonstrating how these skills enhance team interactions and improve overall communication strategies.

Popular Business Communication Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI literacy, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 137 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, Business Strategies, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Finance

    4.6 stars, 308 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (308) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

    4.3 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (92) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Foundations and Overview

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Banking, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Technology Strategies, Blockchain, Business Technologies, Consumer Lending, Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Market Trend, Digital Assets, Innovation, Market Opportunities

    4.7 stars, 603 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (603) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Working With Children, Habit Formation, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

    4.5 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement

    4.8 stars, 922 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (922) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Loans, Business Valuation, General Finance, Investments, Due Diligence, Equities, Financial Analysis, Presentations, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 498 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (498) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Coaching, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Proactivity

    4.8 stars, 511 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (511) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Orden y manejo del tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Office Procedures, Administration, Workflow Management, Cleanliness, Business Process, Planning, Process Management, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Business Management

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Inicio y planificación de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 739 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (739) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Introduction to Google Docs: Coursera
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera
  • FinTech Foundations and Overview: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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