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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Engineering Management, Procurement, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Timelines, Quality Control
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Knowledge Transfer
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Product Development, Innovation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Business Administration, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Run Chart, Data Presentation, Microsoft Access, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Case Studies, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Risk Management, Vendor Contracts, Business Ethics, Quality Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months