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    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Macroeconomics for Business Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Investments

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Bookkeeping

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Software, Logo Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      American Contract Law I

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Writing, Commercial Laws, Legal Research, Contract Review, Civil Law, Contract Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      997 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Finanzas personales

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Finance, Financial Management, Asset Management, Investments, Risk Management, Investment Management, Asset Protection, Expense Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Copenhagen Business School

      An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Human Learning, Customer Insights, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Analytics, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Correlation Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Logistics

      Skills you'll gain: Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operating Cost

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • American Contract Law I: Yale University
    • Finanzas personales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    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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