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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Waterfall Methodology, Leadership, Self-Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Dashboard, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Budget Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Reporting, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Cost Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Order Management Systems, Web Analytics, Scalability, Open Source Technology, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Software, Data Analysis Software, WordPress, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Decision Making, Content Management Systems, Payment Systems, Cost Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Program Implementation, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Procurement, Document Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Contracts, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management System, Quality Assurance, Negotiation, Risk Analysis, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Dashboard, B2B Sales, Root Cause Analysis, Rapport Building, Product Demonstration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Solution Selling, User Feedback, Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Composure, Problem Solving, Selling Techniques, Sales, Responsible AI, Negotiation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Database Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Management, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Project Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Brand Management, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Delegation Skills, Constructive Feedback, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Process Mapping, Performance Management, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Business Priorities, People Development, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Accountability, Conflict Management, Workforce Development, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks