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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Planning, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Anthropic Claude, Empathy, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Effectiveness, Quality Assessment, Active Listening, ChatGPT, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Customer and Client Support, Customer Support, Business Communication, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Communication, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Infographics, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months