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      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Business Writing, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning, Communication, Proactivity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      IELTS Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Quick Learning, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, English Language, Concision, Composure, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Communication, Planning, Vocabulary, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Business Transformation, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft 365

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Asset Management, Investment Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Project Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Change Control, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Bidding, Cost Control, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Earned Value Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Building Information Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      From Data to Insights with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, SQL, Data Transformation, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Research, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI), Test Case

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, General Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Resilience, Customer Insights

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Storytelling, Creative Design, Color Theory, Logo Design, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      691 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
    • IELTS Preparation: University of California, Irvine
    • What is Social?: Northwestern University
    • Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Project Management Essentials: Howard University
    • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control: Columbia University
    • From Data to Insights with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: IESE Business School

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

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    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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