Business English courses can help you learn effective communication strategies, negotiation techniques, presentation skills, and writing professional emails. You can build skills in cross-cultural communication, networking, and understanding business jargon. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Office for creating reports and presentations, as well as platforms for virtual meetings that enhance collaboration. These skills and tools are essential for navigating the global business landscape and engaging with diverse teams.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Business Development, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Copywriting, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Data Transformation, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Strategy, Market Share, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Quality Assurance, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business, Data Management, Financial Statements, Failure Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks