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Business Communication Courses

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.

Popular Business Communication Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Business Results

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Stakeholder Engagement, Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Balance Sheet, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Opportunities, Expense Management, Financial Reporting, Business Development, Return On Investment, Investments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Leadership, Consultative Approaches, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Mitigation, Trend Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Empathic AI Communication and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Anthropic Claude, Empathy, Organizational Development, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI literacy, Quality Assessment, Knowledge Transfer, Active Listening, ChatGPT, Communication, AI Workflows, Customer Analysis, Customer and Client Support, Quality Improvement, Customer Support, Content Performance Analysis, Independent Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Data Management, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Data Literacy, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Cloud Technologies, Prompt Patterns, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Business

    4.7 stars, 107K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (107K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Culture, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Educational Materials, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Health Care, Communication Strategies, Language Competency, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    The Business Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Business, Economics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, Business Operations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Production Process, Market Trend

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Drive Project Success with Clear Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Accountability Frameworks, Internal Communications, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Document Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Business Communication, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Foundations of Business

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Marketing, Financial Statements, Human Resource Management, Target Market, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Operations Management, Workforce Development, Target Audience, Human Resources Management and Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Securities (Finance), Business Ethics, Corporate Finance, Supply And Demand, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business communication courses

  • Drive Business Results: Harvard Business Review
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Empathic AI Communication and Analysis: Coursera
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications
  • Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support: Coursera
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • The Business Environment: Pearson

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