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.

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Risk Analysis, Auditors Report, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assurance, Public Accounting, External Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Market Trend, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Vector Databases, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Product Strategy, Independent Thinking, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Administration, Business Operations, Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Test Planning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Statistical Inference, Risk Analysis, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Decision Making, Project Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Ethics, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Culture, Leadership Development, Stress Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking Services, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Data, Digital Assets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months