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: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Benchmarking, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Business Reporting, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Variance Analysis, Strategic Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Verification And Validation, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Business Correspondence, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Communication, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Regression Analysis, Power BI, A/B Testing, Data Transformation, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Surveys
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Waterfall Methodology, Kanban Principles, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Microsoft Outlook, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Productivity, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Management Training And Development, Job Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Performance Measurement, Compliance Training, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Business Writing, Forecasting, English Language, Budgeting, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Acumen, Business Ethics, Auditing, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, New Product Development, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months