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      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Culture, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      760 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Leadership and Management, Operational Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Planning, Scalability, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Thought Leadership, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Verification And Validation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      509 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Bases de la planification et de la gestion de projet

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Sprint Planning, Risk Analysis, Agile Methodology, Budget Management, Dependency Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Kanban Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Accounting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Operations Management, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Analysis, Sales

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Corporate Finance Essentials II

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Equities, Capital Markets, Investments, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, New Business Development, Business Priorities, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Research, Business Analysis, Business Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      658 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Beatles

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM
    • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Bases de la planification et de la gestion de projet: University of Virginia
    • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis: The University of Melbourne
    • Corporate Finance Essentials II: IESE Business School

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
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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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