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: Purchasing, Procurement, Data Entry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Order Processing, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business Communication, Accounts Payable, Contract Compliance, Business Process Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cost Accounting, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, File Management, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Planning, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Communication, Business Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Stakeholder Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Quality Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Virtual Teams, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Building, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Performance Analysis, Performance Review, Gap Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Business Analytics, Performance Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Accountability, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Compensation Management, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Labor Law, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Capital, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, People Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months