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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

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Price Negotiation, Oral Expression, Communication, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Diplomacy, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Discussion Facilitation, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Influencing, Cultural Sensitivity, Contract Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Buyer Decision Making: Behaviour, Influence And Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Psychology, Sales, General Sales Practices, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis, Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Nonprofit Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Newsletters, Risk Management, Lobbying, Talent Management, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Event Management, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modeling Risk and Realities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Active Listening, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Customer Analysis, Composure, Communication Strategies, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Persuasive Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Safety Culture, People Management, Recognizing Others, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Human Computer Interaction

    ★ 4.8 (496) · 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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
  • Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português): University of Michigan
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Buyer Decision Making: Behaviour, Influence And Ethics: The Expert Academy
  • Nonprofit Management 101: John Wiley & Sons
  • Modeling Risk and Realities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
  • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Estrategias de Negociación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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