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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Innovation, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Budget Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Professional Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Branding, Organizational Structure, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Workforce Development, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Market Dynamics, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supplier Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Service Level Agreement, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Root Cause Analysis, Legal Risk, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Review, Supplier Quality Management, Inventory Control Systems, Data Entry, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Intellectual Property, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, Balance Sheet, Customer Analysis, Income Statement, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Banking, Target Market
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Consolidation, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Lifelong Learning, Talent Management, Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Security Awareness, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Technology, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks