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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Managing Project Risks and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Innovar

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Business Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Development, Business Administration, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Employee Coaching, People Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Customer Engagement, Instagram, Performance Metric, Brand Management, Facebook, Trend Analysis, LinkedIn, Business Metrics, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Operations, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Project Updates Across Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Automation, Productivity Software, Project Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Internal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Sales and CRM Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management, B2B Sales, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Databases, Business-To-Consumer

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Project Risks and Changes: University of California, Irvine
  • Innovar: Arizona State University
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Marketing en redes sociales desde cero: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Automate Project Updates Across Platforms: Coursera
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona

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