Business Communication for Career Growth

This course is part of Professional Communication & Career Growth Skills Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

Access provided by National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

28 reviews

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply professional communication principles in workplace scenarios.
Improve verbal communication and express ideas clearly and confidently.
Write effective business emails and professional documents.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Master professional communication skills to succeed in the workplace. Learn to communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively in real business scenarios.

This course is designed to help learners build strong communication skills essential for career growth. You will learn how to apply professional communication principles, improve verbal interactions, and write effective business emails and documents. Through practical modules, the course covers core communication fundamentals, workplace communication strategies, business writing essentials, and email communication best practices. By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate confidently in professional settings, express ideas clearly, and handle workplace interactions with ease. Whether you are a student, fresher, or working professional, this course equips you with the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s corporate environment.

This module introduces the core principles of communication, including its purpose, modes, and key elements. Learners explore verbal and non-verbal communication along with common barriers that affect message clarity and understanding in real-world interactions.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 48 minutes

Introduction to communication skills7 minutes
Modes of Communication8 minutes
Non Verbal-Effective Communication8 minutes
Effective Communication7 minutes
Lack of Listening & Language Barrier9 minutes
Misinterpretation of Non Verbal Communication10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Understanding Communication Basics10 minutes
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication10 minutes
Barriers to Effective Communication10 minutes
Foundations of Effective Communication30 minutes

This module focuses on improving communication effectiveness by addressing perception, knowledge gaps, and language use. Learners develop strategies to organize thoughts, apply communication techniques, and use positive language in professional environments.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 40 minutes

Lack of Knowledge & Perception10 minutes
Tips for Effective Communication10 minutes
Continuation of tips for effective communication9 minutes
Introduction to Business Writing4 minutes
Importance of language in professional world2 minutes
Using Positive Language in Communication6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Perception and Communication Challenges10 minutes
Mastering Communication Techniques10 minutes
Language in Professional Communication10 minutes
Overcoming Barriers and Improving Communication30 minutes

This module introduces the essentials of business writing, including the use of positive language, formal letter structures, and types of business communication. Learners build skills to create clear, structured, and professional written messages.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 43 minutes

Applying Positive Language Techniques7 minutes
Purpose and Professional Format of Business Letters8 minutes
Structure and Components of a Business Letter9 minutes
Complementaryclose,business letters type8 minutes
types of business letters6 minutes
Advantages and Challenges of Email Communication6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Positive Language in Practice10 minutes
Structuring Business Letters10 minutes
Types of Business Communication10 minutes
Business Writing Fundamentals30 minutes

This module focuses on email communication as a key business writing skill. Learners understand email structure, roles of sender and receiver, and techniques for writing clear, concise, and effective professional emails.