Free Online Course

Business Communications Online Course by University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is offering a free online course on Business Communications. This course, part of the Business Fundamentals MicroMasters program, will sharpen your writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to help you succeed in the business world.

In this course, applicants will learn how to communicate effectively in a business setting: understand diverse audiences and build sound arguments. The course is ongoing.

Course At A Glance

Length: 6-7 weeks
Effort:  3-5 hours pw
Subject: Communication
Institution: University of British Columbia and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $150
Session: Ongoing

Providers’ Details

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. Its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About This Course

This course, part of the Business Fundamentals MicroMasters program, will sharpen your writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to help you succeed in the business world. You will learn a range of successful practices and guidelines that have been derived from both research and experience.

Why Take This Course?

You will learn strategies for honing your communication style, improving clarity, conciseness and impact. By the end of the course, you will be able to think strategically about all forms of communication, and communicate with diverse audiences.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build sound and logical arguments using the best evidence available
  • Communicate effectively in a business setting
  • Understand how to communicate with diverse audiences
  • Create a variety of effective and clearly written supporting business documents to better communicate

Instructors

None

Requirements

  • How To Join This Course
  • Go to the course website link
  • Create an edX account to SignUp
  • Choose “Register Now” to get started.
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