University of Colorado Boulder
Business Communication Specialization
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University of Colorado Boulder

Business Communication Specialization

Master Effective Business Communication Skills. Develop essential skills for clear communication, impactful feedback, and effective teamwork.

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(118 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Describe the concept of feedback, distinguishing between positive and negative impacts.

  • Identify positive feedback strategies to enhance creativity and teamwork.

  • Write clear, effective business documents and communications.

  • Develop decision-making practices to foster creativity and innovation.

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Taught in English
37 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Write clearly and effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Writing
Category: Grammar
Category: Editing
Category: Writing
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Communication
Category: Proofreading
Category: Presentations
Category: Business Communication
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Technical Writing
Category: Writing and Editing

What you'll learn

  • Describe the concept of feedback, distinguishing between positive and negative feedback and their respective impacts.

  • Identify positive feedback strategies to enhance behaviors such as creativity and teamwork within a team.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Creativity
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Performance Management
Category: Communication
Category: Staff Management
Category: Cooperation
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Coaching

What you'll learn

  • Recognize how hidden forces of context, systems, institutions, and interactions design affect group interaction

  • Develop decision making practices in order to become more creative and innovative

  • Learn how to communicate to resolve or diffuse group conflicts

  • Make better decisions about using technology for group work based on key practical and conceptual considerations

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Teamwork
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Virtual Environment
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Collaboration
Category: Cultural Diversity

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Instructors

Tracy Jennings
University of Colorado Boulder
5 Courses64,184 learners
Dr. Quentin McAndrew
2 Courses215,327 learners

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