University of Washington
Business English Communication Skills Specialization
University of Washington

Business English Communication Skills Specialization

Build English Skills for Business. Improve your ability to speak, write and understand English in professional settings.

Wendy Asplin
Richard Moore

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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 5 course series

Business English: Networking

Business English: Networking

Course 128 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Proposal Development
Category: Event Planning
Category: Planning
Category: Customer Complaint Resolution
Category: Business Writing
Category: Decision Making
Category: Negotiation
Category: Business Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Communication
Category: Business Correspondence
Business English: Meetings

Business English: Meetings

Course 223 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Language Competency
Category: Business Writing
Category: Business Communication
Category: English Language
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Grammar
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Writing
Category: Scheduling
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Communication

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Sales Presentation
Category: Business Communication
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Presentations
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint
Category: English Language
Category: Marketing Materials

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Telephone Skills
Category: Proposal Writing
Category: Business Writing
Category: Taking Meeting Minutes
Category: Business Reporting
Category: Business Communication
Category: Setting Appointments
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Oral Comprehension
Category: English Language
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Writing
Category: Scheduling
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Office Procedures

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Marketing
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Vocabulary
Category: Peer Review
Category: Business Writing
Category: Business Communication
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Business Marketing
Category: Business Planning
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Communication
Category: Presentations
Category: English Language

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Richard Moore
University of Washington
8 Courses483,224 learners
Wendy Asplin

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University of Washington
1 Course59,305 learners

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