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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


  • P

    PwC

    Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Target Market, Oral Expression, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Manage Challenges with Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stress Management, Employee Coaching, Composure, Team Management, Resilience, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Habit Formation, Open Mindset

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Wealth Management, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (896) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Governance, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Employee Engagement, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Rapport Building, Team Building, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Awareness, Project Scoping, Business Communication

    ★ 4.8 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, AI powered creativity, Project Schedules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Risk Management, Email Automation

    ★ 4.8 (8.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Technology and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Data Literacy, Market Opportunities, Digital Transformation, digital literacy, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Team Motivation, Prioritization

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Income Statement, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance

    ★ 4.5 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

  • Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach: PwC
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Manage Challenges with Resilience: Harvard Business Review
  • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Program Managers: IBM
  • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
  • Leadership: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success: Vanderbilt University
  • Lead with Technology and AI: Harvard Business Review

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