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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Science, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Merchandise Displays, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Planogram, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Selling Techniques, Customer Insights, Analysis, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Planning, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Development, Peer Review, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Surveys, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, AI Enablement, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Business Mathematics, Data Management, Finance, Automation, Depreciation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Project Design, Content Creation, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Finance, Securities (Finance), Financial Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Risk Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, User Story, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Conflict Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months