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    • M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, SQL, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • W

      West Virginia University

      Master of Science in Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Verification And Validation, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Security Management, Secure Coding, Scope Management, Application Security, Financial Statements, Proposal Development, Cash Flows, Object Oriented Design, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Security Requirements Analysis, Database Design, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Process Management, Mobile Security

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Field Sales Agents: Local Market Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Sales, Customer experience improvement, Real Time Data, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Gerontology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Digital Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Health Equity, Assertiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Systems

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Verification And Validation, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Service Level, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Legal Risk, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Change Management, Materials Management, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Solution Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Project Management, Technology Strategies, Requirements Analysis, System Implementation

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Salud Pública Global

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Gerontology, Digital Transformation, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Sampling (Statistics), Cloud Security, Assertiveness, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Analytics, Program Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Systems

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master of Science in Software Engineering: West Virginia University
    • GenAI for Field Sales Agents: Local Market Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Mitigation: Proactive Case Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Magíster en Salud Pública Global: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

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    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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