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 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

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Data Integrity, Financial Reporting, Vocabulary, Business Reporting, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Process Design, Workflow Management, Accounts Payable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Systems, Process Mapping, Month End Closing, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Planning, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Auditing, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Data Cleansing, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Drive Engagement, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Upselling, Customer Acquisition Management, Revenue Management, Telecommuting, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Search Engine Optimization, Self-Starter, Copywriting, Branding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Empowerment, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Professional Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Accounting Software, Workflow Management, Payment Processing, Accounting Records, Data Entry, Business Process Automation, Tax Compliance, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Financial Controls, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flow Forecasting, Month End Closing, Financial Statements, Payroll Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, Invoicing, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Internal Auditing, Variance Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, LinkedIn, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Workflow Management, Automation, Performance Measurement, Driving engagement, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Communications Management, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Automation, Workflow Management, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Planning, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Video Production, Social Media, Social Media Management, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photo Editing, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months