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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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    PracticalGrowth

    Effective Communication Strategies & Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Influencing, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Stakeholder Analysis, Constructive Feedback, De-escalation Techniques

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Measure What Matters

    OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal-Oriented, Goal Setting, Initiative and Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Performance Metric, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Planning, Business Strategy, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Communication Skills for Banking Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer and Client Support, Consultative Approaches, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Banking, Customer experience improvement, Banking Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Success Management, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Copilot, Proposal Development, Customer Engagement, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Account Management, Strategic Partnership, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Building, Proposal Writing, Power BI, Relationship Management, Customer experience improvement, Gap Analysis, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Productivity Toolkit for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Canva (Software), Business Intelligence, Calendar Management, Productivity Software, Business Intelligence Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Presentations, Sales Pipelines, Google Workspace, Accounting Software, Business Analytics, Customer Relationship Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Process Design, Teamwork, Financial Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Managing the Company of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Practice Management, Coordinating, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Coordination, People Management, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Analysis, International Relations, Financial Acumen, Financial Market, Economics, Travel Arrangements, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Payment Systems, Arithmetic, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Economic Development, Business, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Gestión de Proyectos de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Cost Management, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Agile Project Management, Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Change Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Recognizing Others, Professionalism, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Communication Strategies, Self-Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Paid media, Data Visualization, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Focus on Features

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Project Accounting, Budget Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Payment Processing, Cost Management, E-Commerce, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Project Estimation, Project Management Software, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Deposit Accounts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Communication Strategies & Skills: PracticalGrowth
  • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
  • AI-Enhanced Communication Skills for Banking Professionals: Coursera
  • Advanced Customer Relationship Management: Microsoft
  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Digital Productivity Toolkit for Beginners: Packt
  • Managing the Company of the Future: University of London
  • Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury: EDUCBA
  • Gestión de Proyectos de Google: Google
  • Liderazgo: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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