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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Decision Making
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Structure, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Tax, Business Management, Corporate Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Corporate Finance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Equities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Lawsuits
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Customer Inquiries, Customer Engagement, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Case Studies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Cash Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Leadership Development, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Specialized Accounting, Tax Laws
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Gross Profit, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, People Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Business Reporting, Market Data, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cost Control, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Controls, Account Strategy, Accounting, Financial Controls, Management Reporting, Financial Data, Budgeting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Market, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Financial Modeling, Responsible AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risking, Financial Reporting, Business Ethics, Balance Sheet, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Management, Finance, Business Strategy, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours