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    Find the Best Business English Course for Your Goals

    • B

      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Music, Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Talent Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      686 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      416 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar, Vocabulary

      1.6
      Rating, 1.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Indian School of Business

      Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Market Data, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Project Design, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Change Management, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Teamwork

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      159K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Analysis Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      99K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      European Business Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Business, International Relations, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, European History, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The State University of New York

      Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      829 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Agile Software Development, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Services, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Jupyter, Grafana

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      60K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      I

      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Side, Application Deployment, React Redux, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Large Language Modeling, Interviewing Skills

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • European Business Law: Lund University
    • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York

    Why Learn Business English?

    Business English focuses on the language skills needed for professional communication in global workplaces. It covers writing emails, participating in meetings, giving presentations, and understanding formal vocabulary and tone. Learning Business English can help you express ideas clearly, build cross-cultural relationships, and succeed in international business settings.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Business English

    Top options include the Business English Communication Skills from the University of Washington, Business English for Non-Native Speakers from the HKUST, and Business English from the Arizona State University. These courses focus on workplace communication, presentations, writing emails, and participating in meetings and interviews.‎

    Yes. Many Business English courses offer a free audit option, giving you access to video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to write professional emails, speak clearly in meetings, deliver presentations, and understand common business vocabulary and idioms. Some courses also include job interview preparation and cross-cultural communication skills.‎

    No. Many courses are designed for intermediate English learners who want to improve their business communication. You don’t need to be fluent, but basic English reading and listening skills are helpful to follow the lessons.‎

    Yes. Strong English communication skills are essential in global workplaces. Learning Business English on Coursera can help you express yourself more clearly, work more effectively with international teams, and prepare for job opportunities that require professional-level English.‎

    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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