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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 Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 464 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.3 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Factory & Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, PySpark, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Generative AI, Data Validation, AI Workflows, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Composure, Relationship Management, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Content Marketing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Customer Success: Conociendo al cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Process, Relationship Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Leadership, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Procurement, Negotiation, and Contract Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Price Negotiation, Data Entry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Correspondence, Order Entry, Order Processing, Vendor Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, Business Writing, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business Communication, Accounts Payable, Contract Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 256 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Esports Teams and Professional Players

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Content Performance Analysis, Media Production, Live Streaming, Stress First Aid, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Compensation Management

    4.6 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • 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
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  • D

    Duke University

    How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking

    4.6 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Communication Planning, Sustainable Business, Adaptability, Communication, Employee Engagement

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • AI Strategy and Governance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Data Factory & Orchestration: Microsoft
  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact: Creo Incubator
  • Customer Success: Conociendo al cliente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Procurement, Negotiation, and Contract Execution: Coursera
  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Esports Teams and Professional Players: University of California, Irvine
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University

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