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Business English Communication Skills Specialization

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University of Washington

Business English Communication Skills Specialization

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

Wendy Asplin
Richard Moore

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(3,450 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 5 course series

Business English: Networking

Business English: Networking

Course 128 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Business Communication
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Business Writing
Category: Language Competency
Category: English Language
Category: Grammar
Category: Scheduling
Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Writing
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Relationship Building
Business English: Meetings

Business English: Meetings

Course 227 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Taking Meeting Minutes
Category: Business Communication
Category: Business Writing
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Scheduling
Category: Setting Appointments
Category: Business Reporting
Category: Office Procedures
Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Proposal Writing
Category: Writing
Category: Oral Comprehension
Category: English Language
Category: Oral Expression

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Communication
Category: Negotiation
Category: Proposal Development
Category: Event Planning
Category: Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Customer Complaint Resolution
Category: Business Writing
Category: Decision Making

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Presentations
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: English Language
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Sales Presentation
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint
Category: Business Communication
Category: Marketing Materials

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Oral Expression
Category: Business Writing
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Business Planning
Category: Business Communication
Category: Presentations
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Business Marketing
Category: English Language
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Peer Review
Category: Communication
Category: Marketing

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Richard Moore
University of Washington
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Wendy Asplin

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University of Washington
1 Course59,629 learners

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