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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Critical Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Equities, Forecasting, Income Statement, Annual Reports, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows, Accruals

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Budgeting for Events

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Events and Conferences, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Event Planning, Operating Budget, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Event Management, Expense Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Revenue Management, Gross Profit, Financial Analysis

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Statistics for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Scatter Plots, Model Evaluation, Regression Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Database Development, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 717 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Google Ads Mastery : Create & Optimize Winning Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Performance marketing, Campaign Management, Advertising, Keyword Research, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Paid media, Budget Management, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CVS Health

    Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Cashiering, Transaction Processing, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Team Oriented, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, Data Entry, Cash Handling, Customer Relationship Building, Point of Sale, E-Commerce, Customer Data Management, Accident Reporting, Payment Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Payment Processing and Collection, Record Keeping, Time Management, Social Media

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Responsible AI, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Governance, Gemini, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Management, Google Gemini, Dashboard Creation, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    4.4 stars, 252 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (252) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Kennesaw State University

    Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Overcoming Objections, Visionary, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Team Building

    4.4 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (96) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, User Feedback, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Financial Market, General Finance, Financial Planning, Stakeholder Management, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Bases para el éxito en el desarrollo de ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Collaboration, Prioritization, Teamwork, Tenacity, Personal Development, Optimism, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Persistence, Sales, Salesforce, Software As A Service, Accountability

    4.2 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Budgeting for Events: Dubai College of Tourism
  • BiteSize Statistics for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
  • Google Ads Mastery : Create & Optimize Winning Campaigns: LearnKartS
  • Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Google Cloud Data Analytics: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
  • Finance for Everyone Capstone Project: McMaster University

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