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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Topology

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Data Architecture, Dataflow, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Management, Data Infrastructure, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Data Science, Strategic Planning

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Costing Methods for Managerial Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Miro para gestión de proyectos con Kanban

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Process Improvement

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic & Deal Planning

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Account Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Proposal Development, Go To Market Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhancing Obsidian: Project Management with plugins

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Diagram Design, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Data Warehousing Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Visualization, Database Design, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Database Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, PostgreSQL, Statistical Reporting, Shell Script, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Web Development, Expense Reports, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Data Modeling, Business Logic, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Adobe

    Course 3: Technology Concepts Powering Adobe Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, E-Commerce, Web Applications, Scalability, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Systems Integration, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Culture and Personal Stories

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Storytelling, Public History, Culture, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Coordination, Resource Utilization, Project Management, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Management Reporting, Business Writing, People Management, Business Communication, Risk Mitigation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Inclusive Leadership: Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Diversity Training, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Diversity Awareness, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Employee Retention, Empathy, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Virtual Teams

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Instagram Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Photo Editing, Driving engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Content, Branding, Brand Marketing, Image Quality

    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

  • IBM Data Topology: IBM
  • Analyze Costing Methods for Managerial Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Miro para gestión de proyectos con Kanban: Coursera
  • Strategic & Deal Planning: Coursera
  • Enhancing Obsidian: Project Management with plugins: Coursera
  • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
  • Build an expense tracker app in Django: Coursera
  • Course 3: Technology Concepts Powering Adobe Commerce: Adobe
  • English for Culture and Personal Stories: Arizona State University
  • Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads: Coursera

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