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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 Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Social Media Campaigns, Web Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, AI Personalization, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    ★ 4.6 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Management Accounting, People Management, Small Business Accounting, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, People Development, Talent Management, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Staff Management, Value Propositions, Financial Management, Customer Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Finance, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.8 (5.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Intuit

    Tracking assets and sales

    Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Payment Processing and Collection, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Records, Accounting, Cash Receipts, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting

    ★ 4.4 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advancing Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Career

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, LinkedIn, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Ethics, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Business Writing, Business, Performance Metric, Content Optimization, Personal Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Finance for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Management Accounting, Finance, Business Metrics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Revenue Forecasting, Demand Planning, Financial Forecasting, Hotels and Accommodations, Target Market, Customer Demand Planning, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Customer Experience and Client Servicing

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Customer Service, Customer and Client Support, Client Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, Service Recovery, Customer Retention, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Success Management, Communication, Customer Insights, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Long Term Care, Business, Business Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • A

    Adobe

    Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Content Scheduling, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Logo Design, AI powered creativity, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Typography, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Human Resource Policies, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business writing courses

  • Digital Marketing: Audience, Campaigns, and Metrics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Tracking assets and sales: Intuit
  • Advancing Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Career: Microsoft
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Finance for Managers: IESE Business School
  • Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management: ESSEC Business School
  • Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • Customer Experience and Client Servicing: EDUCBA
  • IBM Data Management: IBM

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