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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Composure, Verbal Strategic Communication, Creativity, Business Writing, Editing, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, HubSpot CRM, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies
★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Writing, Language Learning, Grammar
★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Return On Investment, Proposal Development, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Writing, Financial Acumen, Stakeholder Analysis
★ 3.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Prompt Engineering, Sales Process, Proposal Development, Account Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, Business Writing, Overcoming Objections, Account Management, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Enablement, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Success Management, Sales, Business Development
★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering
★ 4.6 (359) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Writing, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Thought Leadership, Responsible AI, Proposal Development, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Staff Management, AI Integrations
★ 4.7 (695) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Communication, Relationship Building
★ 4.5 (264) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Surveys, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposal, Research Design, Marketing, Client Services, Research, Sample Size Determination, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Target Audience, Business Writing, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making
★ 4.6 (948) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization
★ 4.5 (946) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, English Language, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Planning, Report Writing, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Oral Expression, Internal Communications
★ 4.4 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months