Business Communication

Take Business Communication online at your own pace.

This course is designed to teach students who are preparing for careers in business the essential communication skills they will need to succeed.

Business Communication Course Stats

• 18869 students successfully completed.
• 83 partners accept credit transfer.
• 3.0 semester credits.
• Recommended for credit to the ACE® and DEAC college and university networks.
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Assignments & Grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 13 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 4 Touchstones (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Develop a vocabulary and understanding of the modes of business communication and the importance of communication skills to a career.
• Explain the reciprocal importance of communication for business ethics, respecting all people in the workplace, and building goodwill in the workplace.
• Outline the process of effective written communication in various forms and for various purposes.
• Outline the process for preparing and delivering various forms of oral and nonverbal communication.
• Synthesize skills from class to make and defend key communication decisions in various scenarios.

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Business Communication Reviews

Ratings: 4.83/5

12238 Student Reviews

• "Information was very easy to understand. I did have issues with uploading the final touchstone bc I had to condense the video to upload but finally got it done." - Jill B.
• "This is a great course to understand how to deliver and communicate effectively." - Jeff P.
• "Fun class that highlights how to communicate in the workplace." - David Van A.
• "Excellent! The material was well organized, easy to follow and highly relevant to real-world workplace communication." - Simone T.