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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Presentations, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (108) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 286 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (286) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Asset Protection, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 746 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Client Support, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Relationship Management, Talent Pipelining, Rapport Building, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding

    4.7 stars, 476 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (476) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Agentic AI Foundations: Architectures & Adaptation Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Process Design, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Data Architecture, AI Security, Fine-tuning, Data Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Business Writing, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (110) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Gross Profit, Working Capital, Depreciation

    3.2 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Simplilearn

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Product Promotion, Content Performance Analysis, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Channel, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Professional Networking

    4.1 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Financial Services, Risk Management, Banking, Risk Analysis, Financial Systems, Risk Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Customer Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Loyalty, Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Advanced C1

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics

    4.3 stars, 60 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets: Coursera
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • Strategic Digital Marketing: University of Arizona
  • Agentic AI Foundations: Architectures & Adaptation Strategy: Packt
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Affiliate Marketing Course: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to Risk Management: Corporate Finance Institute

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