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    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Human Development, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      International Business Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, International Finance, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Product Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Market, Peer Review, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Investments, Economics, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      864 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Risk governance: Manage the risks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Lausanne

      Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Risk Management, Psychology, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      236 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Productivity Software, Business Mathematics, Finance, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      560 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Primary Care, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Compassion, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Health Care, Empathy, Active Listening, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EDUCBA

      Introduction to AutoSAR

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Software Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Target Audience, Data Manipulation, Proposal Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Manajemen Proyek Google

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Project Implementation, Quality Management, Backlogs, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Communication Planning, Organizational Skills, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Software

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Typography, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • International Business Environment: University of London
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Risk governance: Manage the risks: Macquarie University
    • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
    • SQL for Data Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Communication

    Coursera’s Business Communication courses teach vital skills to enhance your professional interactions and improve workplace efficiency:

    • Techniques for clear and effective writing in business settings
    • Strategies for impactful presentations and public speaking
    • Best practices for professional email and report writing
    • Skills for managing cross-cultural communications
    • Techniques for conflict resolution and negotiation
    • Methods for effective team communication and collaboration‎

    Business Communication courses are designed for learners of all levels:

    • Beginners can start with the basics of professional communication, including writing and speaking effectively.
    • Intermediate learners can improve their skills in specific communication challenges like negotiation and conflict resolution.
    • Advanced learners can master high-level communication strategies to lead teams and manage organizational change.‎

    Completing Business Communication courses on Coursera can lead to a variety of credentials:

    • Professional certificates that confirm your proficiency in business communication
    • Specializations that enhance specific communication skills, tailored to different professional scenarios
    • Certificates that reflect your dedication to developing strong communication abilities, recognized in various professional contexts‎

    Effective communication skills can be valuable in all business roles, in various sectors:

    • Communications Manager, overseeing internal and external communication strategies
    • Public Relations Specialist, managing brand communication and media relations
    • Human Resources Manager, facilitating communication across all levels of an organization
    • Sales Representative, using persuasive communication to close deals and maintain client relationships
    • Project Manager, ensuring clear communication among project stakeholders and team members ‎

    Looking to enhance your team's business communication skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our business communication training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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