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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 Pennsylvania

    Employment Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Contract Review, Arbitration, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Compensation Management, Case Law, Mitigation

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    SQL for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Star Schema, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Development, Query Languages, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Systems, Analytics, Database Management, Statistical Programming, Operational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Adobe

    Multichannel Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Adobe Express, AI Personalization, Social Media, Market Research

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Product Development, Product Design, Strategic Thinking, User Feedback, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration, Customer Engagement

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Technologies, AI Personalization, Risking, Predictive Modeling, Business Operations

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Order Processing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, General Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Financial Accounting

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Studies, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Test Planning, Project Management

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Business Reporting, Cash Flows

    4.8 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · 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

  • Employment Contracts: University of Pennsylvania
  • SQL for Data Analytics: Packt
  • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
  • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito: University of California, Irvine
  • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera

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