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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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    Coursera

    How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

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    253 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Compensation Management, Change Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Case Studies

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    412 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Digital Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Innovation, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Zoho Corporation

    Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Closing (Sales), Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Business Software, Overcoming Objections, Business Writing, Negotiation, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Applications Across Industries

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera
  • Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs: Dartmouth College
  • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Strategic Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Retail Digital Supply Chain: University of Pennsylvania
  • Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau: ESSEC Business School
  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation

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