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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.


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    Duke University

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Business Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Water Sustainability, Employee Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    International Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    International Business Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    AI For Business

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Business Ethics, Prompt Patterns, B2B Sales, Data Ethics, Multimodal Prompts, Price Negotiation, Vibe coding, Negotiation, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Content Creation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Aptly

    TikTok for Business

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Content Marketing, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Branding, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Sustainable Business Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Business Environment: University of London
  • Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief: Coursera
  • Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling: Packt
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International Business Capstone: University of London
  • AI For Business: Alex Genadinik
  • TikTok for Business: Aptly

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