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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications
★ 4.8 (463) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Microsoft 365, AI Enablement, Governance, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Market, General Finance, Peer Review, Financial Systems, International Finance, Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Economics, Cash Flows, Economic Development, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (917) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Crisis Management, Generative AI, LLM Application, Incident Response, Responsible AI, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity
★ 4.8 (8.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Asset Protection, Benefits Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Business Intelligence Software, Data Sharing, Data Integration
★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Collaboration
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving
★ 4.6 (297) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Contingency Planning, Market Liquidity, Bank Regulations, Crisis Management, Banking, Financial Regulation, Credit Risk, Commercial Banking, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Stress Management, Operations Management, Key Management, IT Management, Planning, Operations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable
★ 4.7 (966) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Accident Prevention, Labor Law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Labor Compliance, Human Resource Management, Staff Management, Safety Culture, Health And Safety Standards, Workplace inclusivity, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Web Presence, Professional Networking, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media, Content Optimization, Branding, Professionalism, Recognizing Others, Trustworthiness, Business Communication
★ 4.4 (318) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours