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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


  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Improvement, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Corporate Tax, Team Leadership, Social Determinants Of Health, Marketing Analytics, Financial Auditing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Generative AI, Financial Market

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Performance Measurement, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Systems Thinking, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership, Operations Management, Communication, Business, Team Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Business Case for ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    S

    Simplilearn

    Introduction to Meta Business Suite Training

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Instagram, Facebook, Social Media, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Customer Communications Management, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce, Collaboration, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service, Content Marketing, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Howard University

    Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Product Assortment, Business Mathematics, Price Negotiation, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Tableau Software, Business Process Improvement, Dashboard, Predictive Modeling, Histogram, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Payroll for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Workflow Management, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Process, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Structure, Data Entry, Staff Management, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Process Management, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, AI Workflows, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Challenges in Business Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
  • Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication: Coursera
  • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Meta Business Suite Training: Simplilearn
  • Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
  • PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques: Packt
  • Workday Payroll for Business Users: Workday

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