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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Innovar

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Research and Design, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Process Development, Brand Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Research Methodologies, Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Intellectual Property, Product Knowledge, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Behavioral Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Persuasive Communication, Community Development, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Negociación 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      848 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Data Skills for Excel Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Star Schema, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Exploratory Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      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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      250 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Communication Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Active Listening, Brainstorming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Self-Awareness, Retail Sales, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Spatial Data Science and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Arts and Culture Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Learning Management Systems, Safety and Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Innovar: Arizona State University
    • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Negociación 4.0: Universidad Austral
    • Data Skills for Excel Professionals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Supply Chain Planning: University of California, Irvine
    • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
    • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

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    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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