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.
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Decision Making, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Capability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Flow Diagrams, Pareto Chart, Run Chart, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Scatter Plots
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, Persuasive Communication, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Cinematography
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Accruals, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Income Tax, Corporate Tax
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaborative Software, Canva (Software), Team Management, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Cloud Development, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Embedded Software, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Vision
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Process Optimization, Marketing, Web Applications, Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Business Planning, Resource Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks