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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Performance Metric, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Marketing Budgets, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Management Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Coordination, Statistical Modeling, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Conflict Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Quality Management, Project Management, Estimation, Performance Metric
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Productivity, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Time Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Financial Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Presentations, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Analytics, Retail Store Operations, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Pipelining, Succession Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Mediation, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Payroll, Performance Review, Management Training And Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months