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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

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management

    4.3 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (245) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Process Modeling, Digital Design, Design, Diagram Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Accounts, Business

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Supply Chain, Financial Statements, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Financial Data, Process Mapping, System Implementation, Cost Management, Financial Acumen, Product Strategy, Plan Execution, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Los portafolios y las inversiones en el mercado de capitales

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Equities, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Business Valuation, Correlation Analysis

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Conflict Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.9 stars, 222 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación digital

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Project Design, Social Media, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Resilience, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 202 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (202) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Correspondence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Financial Auditing, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Finance

    4.7 stars, 412 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (412) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo efectivo: desarrollo de habilidades directivas

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Initiative and Leadership, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Prioritization, Business Leadership, Innovation, Team Performance Management, Professionalism, Crisis Management, Delegation Skills

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Excellence Capstone: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Los portafolios y las inversiones en el mercado de capitales: Universidad de los Andes
  • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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