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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


  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Finance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agentic systems, Financial Services, LLM Application, AI Workflows

    3.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 480 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (480) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7 stars, 38K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (38K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 5.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Peer Review, Credit Risk, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Management, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Personalized Campaigns, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, AI literacy, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Productivity

    4.2 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Risk Management, Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Sales Strategy, Digital Transformation, Risk Mitigation, Innovation, Automation

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (260) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Practical AI and prompting for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Sales, Sales Enablement, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Content Creation, Business Management, Key Management

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

  • Introduction to AI for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • AI for Marketing: AI Business School
  • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM

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