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.
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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 (608) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
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 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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 (176) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
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 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Aptly
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 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
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 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Coursera
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 (87) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
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 (149) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months