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Business Writing Courses

Business writing courses can help you learn effective email communication, report writing, proposal development, and crafting persuasive content. You can build skills in audience analysis, clarity in messaging, and editing for conciseness. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Word for formatting documents, Google Docs for collaboration, and Grammarly for grammar checks, all of which enhance your ability to produce polished and professional written materials.


Popular Business Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

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    616 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Journals, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Resilience, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程 Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, English Language, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Employee Coaching, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Concision, Business Management, Influencing, Report Writing, Auditing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Surveys, Product Promotion, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    688 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Writing, Editing, Grammar, Target Audience, Professionalism

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    492 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Report Writing, Language Competency, Data Storytelling, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Business Reporting, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Intelligence, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Business Process Management, Requirements Elicitation, Enterprise Architecture, Business Requirements, Analysis, Information Technology, Agile Methodology, Planning, Governance, Information Management, Adaptability

    4.7
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
  • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise: Skillshare
  • 商务英语课程 Business English: Arizona State University
  • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
  • Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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