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: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Investigation, Proactivity, Negotiation, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, General Sales Practices, Sales, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Strategy, Target Audience, Sales Prospecting, Target Market, Data-Driven Marketing, Empathy, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Quick Learning, Organizational Structure, New Hire Orientations, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Action Oriented, Planning, Professionalism, Adaptability, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Business Writing, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Sales Management, Expense Reports, Sales Territory Management, Operating Expense, Transportation Management, Operating Cost, Compensation Strategy, Travel Arrangements, Regional Sales, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Sales, Cost Control, Compensation Analysis, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Performance Metric, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Influencing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Mentorship, Employee Retention, Influencing, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, People Development, Social Skills, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Coaching, Branding, Talent Acquisition, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Planning, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Market Data, Risk Analysis, Bank Regulations, Securities (Finance), Financial Data, Portfolio Management, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Management, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Investment Management, Financial Regulation, Analytics, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Development, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Loyalty Programs, Professional Networking, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Marketing, Business Solutions, Revenue Management, Business Planning, Business, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months