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    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, A/B Testing, Marketing Budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Stakeholder Communications, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Corporate Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Structure, Accountability, Financial Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Project Design, Communication, Business, Business Workflow Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Training and Development, Performance Metric, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Quality, Data Science, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Campaign Management, Data Visualization

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, General Networking, Containerization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Digital Leader Training

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      New AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Typography, Video Production, Multimedia, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Generative AI, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Storyboarding, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Management, Data Ethics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      861 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement: Google
    • Corporate Governance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Introduction to Machine Learning: IBM
    • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training: Google Cloud

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

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    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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