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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


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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Risk Management, Project Management, Communication Planning, Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Budget Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Contabilidad para no contadores

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Registration, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Equities

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Discussion Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Communication Strategies, Value Propositions, Applicant Tracking Systems, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Issue Tracking, Team Building, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    434 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Public Administration, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Wellbeing: Build Resilience & Reduce Stress (Work & Home)

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Stress Management, Assertiveness, Productivity, Personal Development, Resilience, Composure, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Multitasking, Overcoming Obstacles, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Scheduling, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Practical AI Strategy and Azure Service Selection

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Discussion Facilitation, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Decision Making, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Business Priorities, Business Requirements, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Requirements Analysis, Cost Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Team Leadership, Plan Execution, Scheduling, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Communication Planning, Teamwork, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Budgeting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business writing courses

  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Contabilidad para no contadores : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
  • Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills: EDUCBA
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Financial Management: Duke University
  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • Wellbeing: Build Resilience & Reduce Stress (Work & Home): Chris Croft Training

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