Business English Communication Skills
Offered by University of Washington. Build English Skills for Business .
Business English Communication Skills is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Communication Skills. It is structured in 5 modules, over 3 months. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 5K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Communication Skills courses collection, where we compare it against 3 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (5K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 3 months.
Module 1 · Business English: Networking
Module 2 · Business English: Meetings
Module 3 · Business English: Planning & Negotiating
Module 4 · Business English: Making Presentations
Module 5 · Business English: Capstone Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 5K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business English Communication Skills This |
 Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 3 months | Beginner-friendly · 3 months |
| Improving Communication Skills |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 11h 42m | Quickest to finish (11h 42m) |
| Improve Your English Communication Skills |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | Highest rated (4.7★ from 27.2K reviews) |
| Speak English Confidently at Work – Spoken English Course |
 Udemy
|
4.3★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
How much does Business English Communication Skills cost?
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Does Business English Communication Skills come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Business English Communication Skills take?
Coursera lists it at 3 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Business English Communication Skills suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Business English Communication Skills cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Business English: Networking and going on to Business English: Meetings, Business English: Planning & Negotiating, Business English: Making Presentations, Business English: Capstone Project. The full outline is on this page.