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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
  • I

    IBM

    Product Management: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Product Development, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Product Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Collateral, Growth Strategies

    4.6 stars, 83 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (83) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Management, Marketing Budgets, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Metric, Contextual Advertising, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Advertising, Bidding, Target Audience, Network Model

    4.6 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Time Management, Customer Relationship Management, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Enthusiasm, Constructive Feedback, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Technical Sales, Salesforce, Storytelling

    4 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (49) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis and Reporting: Excel, QuickSight, and SSRS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Cloud-Native Computing, SQL, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, Analysis, Business, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Drive Engagement

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Diversity Marketing, Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Organizational Change

    4.6 stars, 76 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Web Presence, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness

    4.5 stars, 389 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (389) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
  • Product Management: Capstone Project: IBM
  • Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords: Universidad Austral
  • Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Excel, QuickSight, and SSRS: EDUCBA
  • Change Management: Packt
  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1: Pearson

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