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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Habit Formation, Creativity, Self-Discipline

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Skillshare

    SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Web Content, Content Development and Management, Blogs, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Driving engagement

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

    4.5 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language

    4.7 stars, 515 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management

    4.3 stars, 451 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (451) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford Online

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Grammar, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Grant Writing, Journals, Peer Review, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 9.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Creativity, Time Management

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Business Research, Communication, Branding

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Annual Reports, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Finance, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, HR Tech

    4.8 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Grant Writing For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Project Design, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Philanthropy, Organizational Strategy, Writing, Document Management, Budgeting, Research, Storytelling, Business Logic, Peer Review, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Professional Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Productivity, AI Personalization, Writing, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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