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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    220 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Surveys, Product Promotion, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    690 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Media and Communications, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Media Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Storytelling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Target Audience, Writing, Professionalism, Communication, Communication Strategies, Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Concision, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Influencing, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Skills, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Internal Communications Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates: Coursera
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera

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