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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accruals, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Payable, Lease Contracts
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Application Deployment, LLM Application, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Project Management, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Implementation, Quality Monitoring, Project Controls, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Goal Setting, Timelines, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Databases, Project Management, Coordinating, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Management Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Working Capital, Corporate Finance, Sales Prospecting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Animation and Game Design, Design, Peer Review, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Automation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks