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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Generative AI, Web Content, Editing, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Team Motivation, Safety Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Growth Mindedness, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Innovation, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Creativity, Leadership
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Driving engagement, Project Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Relations, Program Management, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Financial Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability Distribution, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Communication, Management Reporting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Market Data, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, API Gateway, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Customer Retention, Personalized Service, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Compliance, Workers Compensation, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Payroll Tax, Employee Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks