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    Master business writing skills for clear and effective communication. Learn to write emails, reports, and proposals in a professional context.

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Storage, Data Management, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women के साथ, व्यावसायिक वित्त के मूल सिद्धांत

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Strategy, General Finance, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Business Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Service Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Team Oriented, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Data Management, Customer Communications Management, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Начинаем работать с Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Formatieren mit Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Intégrer des applications dans votre Dashboard Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Dashboard, Cloud Applications, Software Installation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, User Accounts, Media Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women के साथ, नेतृत्व के मूल सिद्धांत

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Mentorship, Business Strategy, Business Development, Goal Setting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Как увеличивать число подписчиков через твиты

      Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Growth Strategies, Regional Sales

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      إختيار الهدف المثالي للحملات الإعلانية على Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience, Drive Engagement

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, Authorization (Computing), Data Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure Security, Application Deployment, Solution Architecture

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Growth Mindedness, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Design Thinking, Leadership Development, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women के साथ, व्यावसायिक वित्त के मूल सिद्धांत: Goldman Sachs
    • GenAI for Customer Service Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Начинаем работать с Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Formatieren mit Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Intégrer des applications dans votre Dashboard Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women के साथ, नेतृत्व के मूल सिद्धांत: Goldman Sachs
    • Как увеличивать число подписчиков через твиты: Coursera Project Network
    • إختيار الهدف المثالي للحملات الإعلانية على Facebook: Coursera Project Network

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Business Writing

    Business writing encompasses all the types of writing you do in professional settings, from reports and emails to slides in Powerpoint presentations to resumes and cover letters. Regardless of where you work, and whether you are a high-level executive or applying for your first job, having strong business writing and communication skills is important for getting your ideas across effectively and achieving your professional goals.

    Learning about business writing in English is essential for native English speakers as well as those speaking English as a second language. If you aren’t fluent in English, using proper spelling, grammar and word choice in your professional communication will ensure you are properly understood and make a strong impression. But even native English speakers can benefit from improving their business writing, as being able to write more concisely and persuasively can help you stand out from the competition and open new career opportunities.‎

    Business writing skills can help advance careers in almost any field. Even if the only writing you do at your job is emails or presentation slides, strong business writing skills help you get your point across, convey a business-appropriate tone, and leave a good impression. Business writing skills are particularly important in the context of a job search, where a polished, professional resume and cover letter can go a long way towards helping you stand out from other applicants.

    If you have truly superior business writing skills, you can pursue a number of careers as a full-time writer. Copywriters and copyeditors, for example, are typically responsible for writing short but tremendously impactful copy for advertisements, brand messaging, and other channels. Similarly, content writers help companies find audiences on the web by writing engaging and helpful long-form articles to reach customers looking for information. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional writers earned a median annual salary of $63,200 in 2019, and may work for companies like advertising agencies and publications or as freelancers.‎

    Yes! Whether you’re a native English speaker or learning English as a second language, you can find great opportunities to improve your business writing skills on Coursera. You can take individual courses or Specializations spanning multiple courses about business writing from top-ranked schools like University of Colorado Boulder, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Washington, and University of Maryland College Park. And, because Coursera lets you learn remotely on a flexible schedule, you can pick up these valuable business writing skills while continuing your existing work or family life.‎

    The skills and experience you need to already have before starting to learn business writing would likely be a good grasp of grammar and spelling, solid business comprehension, good listening skills, an interrogative nature, and good interpersonal skills. As you begin to learn business writing, you may grow your skills in helping people research and write articles, documents, press releases, blog posts, and more. These are the types of skills that can help you as you begin to learn business writing.‎

    The kind of people best suited for roles in business writing might be financially minded people who also have a knack for researching and writing intriguing articles. Or it might English majors, who somehow get introduced to the world of business and fall in love with that world. In either case, it takes a certain kind of passion to love business writing. It also takes a grasp of the fundamentals of understanding balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Both of these figure heavily into understanding a company’s financial status, in order to write clearly about the company.‎

    You may know if learning business writing is right for you if you are excited about interviewing business leaders and learning about their motivations to score high results in the world of business. You might like to capture small stories on your own, using a voice recorder for interviews and your mobile phone for pictures. Understanding the basic fundamentals of writing and having good personality traits can also help to bring you into the field of business writing. If you are this type of intrepid explorer who’s on the hunt for uncovering the latest news in the big tech or auto companies, then learning business writing might offer a suitable path for you.‎

    The types of places that hire people with a background in business writing can range from business websites to financial firms that need content on their sites. You might write business stories for a city newspaper or a local radio station website. There are many opportunities to utilize your business writing talents. You can start your own business blog, focusing on topics that are important to you. When you learn business writing methods and insights, you may be able to use these tools to advance your role to a more senior position.‎

    Online Business Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Business Writing skills. With a wide range of Business Writing classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Business Writing career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Business Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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