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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7 stars, 800 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (800) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Pipelines, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Google Workspace, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management

    4.3 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (133) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software

    3.6 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    CEO Playbook: Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Intelligence, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Aprendiendo a Aprender

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Learning Theory, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Cognitive flexibility, Planning, Neurology

    4.9 stars, 648 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (648) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management Software, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    AI LLM Fundamentals: Intro to Large Language Models+ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Fine-tuning, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Convolutional Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Equities, Benefits Administration, Income Statement, Income Tax, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits

    4.7 stars, 121 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Editing, Animation and Game Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

    4.5 stars, 319 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Organizational Leadership, AI literacy, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Transformation, Resourcefulness, Case Studies, Innovation, Change Management

    4.5 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Data Visualization, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

    4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business writing courses

  • AI for Medical Prognosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Analytics and Visualization: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
  • CEO Playbook: Generative AI: STARWEAVER
  • Aprendiendo a Aprender: IE Business School
  • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: Coursera
  • AI LLM Fundamentals: Intro to Large Language Models+ChatGPT: Packt
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera

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