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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 Gantt Chart using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Milestones (Project Management), Spreadsheet Software, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Planning Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Financial Services, General Finance, Client Services, Rapport Building, Plan Execution, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Event Planning, Marketing and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Event Management, Competitive Analysis, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Brand Marketing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Business Planning, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Team Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Branding

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Productivity Software, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Security Controls

    4.5 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Honesty, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    التسويق في عالم رقمي

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Innovation, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, New Product Development, Product Development, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Product Promotion, Market Dynamics, Business-To-Consumer, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Branding

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

    4.6 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (106) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Planning

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Technical Documentation, Decision Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills, Program Standards, Job Evaluation, Performance Review, Consolidation, Focus Group, Verification And Validation, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Writing and Editing, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Grammar, Report Writing, File Management, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Financial Planning Principles: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Event Planning, Marketing and Execution: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera
  • Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester: Microsoft
  • التسويق في عالم رقمي: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University

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