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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Dashboard, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Metrics, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Performance Metric, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Measure What Matters
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Strategic Communication, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication
★ 4.9 (662) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT
★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Variance Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Financial Modeling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Data, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Budget Management, Business Analytics, Financial Planning, AI Enablement, Data Visualization, AI Workflows
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Surveys, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Regression Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Data Storytelling, Statistical Inference, Business Research, Proposal Development, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Proposal Writing
★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Risking, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Business Workflow Analysis, Analysis, Data Access, Research Reports, Verification And Validation, Business Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Product Development, Product Lining, Growth Strategies, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Customer Insights, Internal Communications, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Structure
★ 4.7 (907) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
★ 4.7 (32K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Conversion Funnel Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insights, Customer Communications Management, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Workflow Management, B2B Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Finance, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities
★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months