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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, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Journey Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Campaign Planning

    4.5 stars, 608 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (608) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Marketing, Communication, and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Market Data, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Investments

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    The Finance of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Climate Change Programs, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Corporate Finance, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Policy, Corporate Strategy, Credit Risk, Financial Regulation, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Sustainable Business

    4.6 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Applied Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Financial Auditing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Banking Services, Financial Data

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Job Analysis, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Revenue Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Responsible AI, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales Support, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Pipelines, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements

    4.7 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube como un canal estrategico

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Communication, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Video Production, Digital Marketing

    4.6 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Data Management, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements

    4.7 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (149) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Wine Tasting: Food and Wine Pairing: University of California, Davis
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft
  • Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • The Finance of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Applied Financial Analysis: Coursera
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: Microsoft
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera

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