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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Report Writing, Negotiation, Project Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Leadership and Management, Writing, Conflict Management, Business Solutions, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Finance, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Proposal Development, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Microsoft Word, Business Acumen
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Business Strategy, Product Promotion, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Concision, Oral Expression, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Design, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Financial Data, Google Workspace, Agentic Workflows, Unstructured Data, Financial Analysis, AI Orchestration, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Corporate Communications, Business Writing, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Auditing, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Compliance Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Writing and Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Editing, Writing, OpenAI, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing Design, English Language, Business Correspondence, Brainstorming, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Presentations, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Communication, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Attributes, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Cultural Responsiveness, Sales Development, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Concision, Rapport Building, Social Skills, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Technical Communication, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours