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: Adobe Express, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Layout Design, Creative Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Scrum Alliance
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Agile Product Development, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Building, AI Workflows, Technical Communication, Product Planning, Brainstorming, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Generative AI, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Resilience, AI Enablement, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, AI Workflows, Innovation, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Workforce Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Leadership, Generative AI, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Validation, Accounting Systems, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, Fraud detection, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Invoicing, Business Process Automation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Accounting Records, Workflow Management, AI Workflows
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Business Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · 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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Greeting Customers, Workflow Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Customer experience improvement, Leadership, Cross Selling, Sales Support, Team Leadership, Active Listening, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Communications Management, Communication, Conflict Management, Needs Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Budget Management, Data Storytelling, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Business Communication, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks