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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


  • U

    University at Buffalo

    The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    504 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Cross Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Business Modeling, Economic Development, Business Ethics, Environment and Resource Management, Business Economics, Community Development, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Operations Management, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Business Operations, Quality Control, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Corporate Fraud: Detect, Prevent & Implement Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Auditing, Internal Controls, Investigation, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Risk Control, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Accounting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Customer Engagement, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Event Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Community Outreach, Event Marketing, Relationship Management, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Insurance Policies, Advertising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Cross Functional Collaboration : Starweaver
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile
  • نماذج إدارة العمليات | Operations Management Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Corporate Fraud: Detect, Prevent & Implement Controls: EDUCBA
  • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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