This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.

Business English Communication Skills Specialization


Business English Communication Skills Specialization
Build English Skills for Business. Improve your ability to speak, write and understand English in professional settings.


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Intermediate level
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4 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- English Language
- Business Correspondence
- Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Meeting Facilitation
- Setting Appointments
- Event Planning
- Persuasive Communication
- Business Communication
- Professional Networking
- Business Writing
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Presentations
- Data Visualization
- Peer Review
- Taking Meeting Minutes
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sales Presentation
- Proposal Writing
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Specialization - 5 course series

Business English: Networking
Course 128 hours
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Business Writing
Category: Business Communication
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Scheduling
Category: Communication
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Grammar
Category: English Language
Category: Language Competency
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Presentations

Business English: Meetings
Course 229 hours
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Taking Meeting Minutes
Category: Business Communication
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Business Writing
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Scheduling
Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Office Procedures
Category: Proposal Writing
Category: Oral Comprehension
Category: Business Reporting
Category: English Language
Category: Writing
Category: Setting Appointments

Business English: Planning & Negotiating
Course 335 hours
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Business Communication
Category: Negotiation
Category: Event Planning
Category: Proposal Development
Category: Customer Complaint Resolution
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Planning
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Business Writing
Category: Decision Making

Business English: Making Presentations
Course 417 hours
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Presentations
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Public Speaking
Category: English Language
Category: Marketing Materials
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Sales Presentation
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint

Business English: Capstone Project
Course 530 hours
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Grammar
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Marketing
Category: Presentations
Category: Peer Review
Category: Vocabulary
Category: English Language
Category: Business Writing
Category: Business Planning
Category: Business Marketing
Category: Business Communication
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