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      University of Washington

      Business English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Storytelling

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
    • (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Writing for Business Advanced: University of Glasgow
    • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera Project Network
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings : University of Washington
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University

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