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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 Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Executive Communication & Data Leadership

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Compelling Business Cases

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Leaders

    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

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Final Project

    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

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

  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: STARWEAVER
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera
  • Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management: Microsoft
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis

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