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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Blogs, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Maintainability, Writing, Content Marketing, Editing, Driving engagement

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Write Impactful Briefs

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Project Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Creative Design, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Agentic systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Storytelling, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Creativity

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Create A Book For Your Personal Branding Without Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Planning, Content Creation, Intellectual Property, Digital Publishing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Subcontracting, Marketing Strategies, Editing, Journals, Product Promotion, Branding

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Planning, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Brainstorming, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

    ★ 4.3 (447) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Professional Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Business Writing, Blogs, Web Content, Productivity, AI Personalization, Writing, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Madecraft

    Impactful Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Professional Development, Branding

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Business Email Writing & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Professionalism, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Communication, Corporate Communications, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies

    ★ 5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

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

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

  • SEO Copywriting for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Write Impactful Briefs: Coursera
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
  • Create A Book For Your Personal Branding Without Writing: Alex Genadinik
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • AI for Professional Writing: AI CERTs
  • Impactful Business Communication: Madecraft
  • Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips: Coursera

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