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    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a la gestión de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Coordinating, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Project Implementation, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      588 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Managers du changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Washington

      Data Science at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Wrangling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      915 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Planning, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Product Planning, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Promotional Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Customer Insights

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Experimental Design Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      666 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introducción a la gestión de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
    • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
    • A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
    • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University

    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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