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    • I

      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Political Sciences, Analysis, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Transportation Management, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Inventory Management, Transportation Operations, Inventory Control, Order Processing, Service Level, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Performance Metric, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      420 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Software, Commercialization, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Product Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

      Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      193 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategies, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Secure Coding, Java, Application Security, Test Case

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Emprendimientos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Financial Management, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Creativity, Project Finance, Business, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      435 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Protocols, Embedded Systems, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of London

      Discover Acting

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Cost Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Performance Management, Performance Management, Cost Estimation, Product Knowledge

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      197 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Application Development, Data Processing, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera Project Network
    • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
    • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Discover Acting: University of London

    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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