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    • 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
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      435 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Food and Beverage, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Persuasive Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Program Evaluation, General Science and Research, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Therapy, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Health Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Scheduling, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Microsoft

      Introduction to Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Benchmarking

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Meta

      Gestión de redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Content Management, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      660 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SAS

      Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      881 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Business Planning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Inventory Management

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Service Level, Forecasting, Customer Service, Cost Management, Operations Research, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Banking and Financial Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Systems, Banking, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Regulation, FinTech, Retail Banking, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Payment Systems, Finance, Balance Sheet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Meta

      Statistics Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Introduction to Public Relations: Microsoft
    • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Gestión de redes sociales: Meta
    • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics : SAS
    • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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