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
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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
4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(3,495 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Sales Presentation
- English Language
- Meeting Facilitation
- Persuasive Communication
- Setting Appointments
- Proposal Writing
- Data Visualization
- Taking Meeting Minutes
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Business Communication
- Business Correspondence
- Event Planning
- Business Writing
- Professional Networking
- Peer Review
- Presentations
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
Shareable certificate
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Taught in English
81 practice exercises
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of Washington
Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Presentations, Relationship Building, Grammar, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Communication, English Language, Language Competency, Oral Expression, and Rapport Building
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Communication, Business Writing, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Office Procedures, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Management Reporting, Proposal Writing, Setting Appointments, Telephone Skills, English Language, Scheduling, and Business Reporting
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Business Communication, Negotiation, Event Planning, Proposal Development, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Decision Making, Planning, and Verbal Communication Skills
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Presentations, Data Visualization, Public Speaking, English Language, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Materials, Sales Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Verbal Communication Skills
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Persuasive Communication, Grammar, English Language, Business Writing, Presentations, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Marketing, Business Marketing, Business Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, and Public Speaking
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Frequently asked questions
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in about 6 to 7 months.
The specialization focuses on students who have an intermediate level of English, with a minimum of two years of formal language study.
We recommend taking all the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses, but you can also take individual courses.
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