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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 California, Irvine

    Internal Communications Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Relations, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Executive Presence, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Communication, Culture

    4.4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    職場素養 (Professionalism)

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Knowledge Transfer, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Literacy, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts

    4.8 stars, 431 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (431) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Wealth Management, Analysis, Benchmarking

    4.2 stars, 282 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (282) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Encryption, Productivity Software

    4.7 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Process Management, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Business Solutions, Conflict Management, Change Management

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Workspace Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Business Workflow Analysis, Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Design, User Flows, Development Testing, Business Logic, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, LinkedIn, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Network Analysis, Professional Networking, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Cross-Channel Marketing, General Networking, Instagram, Business Strategies, Communication Strategies, Digital Communications

    4.4 stars, 993 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (993) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (87) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Grow as a Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Motivation, AI Enablement, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Design Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Storyboarding, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Design Research, Collaboration

    4.2 stars, 341 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (341) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business writing courses

  • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University
  • 職場素養 (Professionalism): National Taiwan University
  • Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis: Rice University
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • Gemini in Google Workspace Studio: Google Cloud
  • Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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