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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration

    4.4 stars, 187 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (187) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Web Components, Software Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    4.4 stars, 175 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (175) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Equities, Corporate Accounting, Investment Banking, Investments, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Consolidation, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Persuasive Communication, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Professionalism, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6 stars, 451 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (451) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing, Accountability

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management, Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization

    4.5 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance, Service Recovery

    4.7 stars, 280 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Surveys, Report Writing, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Business Ethics

    4.5 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera
  • Trello for Beginners: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World: Knowledge Accelerators
  • The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University

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