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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

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 657 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Meta Ads Manager, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistics

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Content Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, MarTech, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Market Research, Customer Engagement

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation

    4.4 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la gestión ágil de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Collaborative Software, Project Performance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Applied AI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Business Analytics, Analytics, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Decision Support Systems, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 210 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Target Market, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 330 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (330) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Understanding Global Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Transportation Operations, Operations, Regulatory Requirements, Inventory Control

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    AI for Research and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace

    4.7 stars, 888 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Investments, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Loans, Due Diligence, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising

    4.6 stars, 218 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (218) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción a la gestión ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Applied AI in Data Analytics: Chegg Skills
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
  • Understanding Global Supply Chains: Airbus Beyond
  • AI for Research and Insights: Google

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