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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Communications, Compliance Auditing, Report Writing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Improvement Process, Presentations, Benchmarking, Governance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Fraud detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Decision Making, Mitigation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Disciplinary Procedures, Employee Performance Management, Leadership Development, De-escalation Techniques, People Development, Performance Analysis, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Coaching, Conflict Management, Communication, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Accountability, Strategic Leadership, Recognizing Others, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Expense Reports, Expense Management, Payroll Processing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Data Entry, Payroll Administration, Accounts Payable, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Stress Management, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Motivation, Productivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Meeting Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Safety Culture, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Power Apps Component Framework, Presentations, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months