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Business Communication Courses

Business communication courses can help you learn effective writing, presentation skills, active listening, and persuasive techniques. You can build skills in crafting clear messages, adapting communication styles for different audiences, and managing conflicts constructively. Many courses introduce tools like email platforms, presentation software, and collaboration apps, demonstrating how these skills enhance team interactions and improve overall communication strategies.


Popular Business Communication Courses and Certifications


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    Harvard Business Review

    Master Financial Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Cash Flows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Delegation Skills, Performance Measurement, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Time Management, Project Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Productivity, Project Schedules, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Prioritization, Planning, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Gaining Buy-In from Senior Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Change Management, Influencing, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Priorities, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Initiating and Planning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Planning, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Leadership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Accounting: Streamline Processes, Boost Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Process Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Set and Implement Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Performance Metric, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Performance Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing Operations, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Facilitating Meetings Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Brainstorming, Taking Meeting Minutes, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Decision Making, Active Listening, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Educate Skills for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Governance, Business Ethics, Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Negotiation, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Speaking, Professional Networking, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Goal Setting, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Business Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Foundations of Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Empowerment, Psychology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master Financial Fundamentals: Harvard Business Review
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution: Harvard Business Review
  • Gaining Buy-In from Senior Leadership: Creo Incubator
  • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Optimize Accounting: Streamline Processes, Boost Efficiency: Coursera
  • Set and Implement Goals: Harvard Business Review
  • Project Management: Acronyms to Trello Tasks: Coursera
  • Facilitating Meetings Effectively: Logical Operations
  • Educate Skills for Startups: Macquarie University

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