This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.

Business English Communication Skills Specialization


Business English Communication Skills Specialization
Build English Skills for Business. Improve your ability to speak, write and understand English in professional settings.


Instructors: Wendy Asplin
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Skills you'll gain
- Business Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Persuasive Communication
- Professional Networking
- Communication
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Meeting Facilitation
- Taking Meeting Minutes
- Business Communication
- Event Planning
- Peer Review
- Business Correspondence
- Business Planning
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Negotiation
- English Language
- Public Speaking
- Presentations
- Oral Expression
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