Business communication courses can help you learn effective writing, presentation skills, active listening, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in crafting clear messages, adapting communication styles for different audiences, and managing conflicts constructively. Many courses introduce tools like email platforms, presentation software, and collaboration apps, demonstrating how these skills enhance team interactions and improve overall communication strategies.
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Software, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, Data Ethics, Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Talent Recruitment, AI Enablement, Recruitment Strategies, Drive Engagement, Talent Management, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Organizational Leadership, Functional Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Technical Design, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Design Specifications, Performance Metric, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, New Business Development, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Innovation, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, AI Enablement, JSON, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, AI Personalization, Application Programming Interface (API), Vector Databases, Knowledge Transfer, Integration Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Brand Marketing, Diversity Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Marketing Management, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Management, Community Development, Incident Management, Customer Engagement, Community Outreach, Social Media, Business Priorities, Data Literacy, Analytics, Shared Media, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, De-escalation Techniques, Behavior Management, Personalized Campaigns, Customer Retention, Direct Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Enablement, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months