A UC Irvine course on Coursera (Sue Robins) on a skill almost every job needs: writing clearly and concisely at work. It covers the essentials of effective business communication — structure, tone, and adapting to your audience. Short, practical and widely applicable, whatever your role.
Good for: Anyone who wants to write more clearly and effectively at work.
Less suitable if: You want creative or academic writing, or advanced copywriting.
Skills you'll gain
Business writingProfessional communicationClarityEmail writingToneEditing
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You write emails, reports or proposals at work
You want clearer, more concise writing
You want a short practical course
Consider something else if you…
You want creative or academic writing
You want advanced copywriting
You already write well professionally
Requirements: Good working English.
Realistic time: Around 8–12 hours.
About this course
High-Impact Business Writing focuses on a skill almost every job needs: writing clearly and concisely at work. From UC Irvine's Sue Robins, it covers the essentials of effective business communication — structure, tone, and clarity — applied to the everyday writing professionals actually do, especially email.
What you'll learn
Write clear, concise business communication
Structure emails, reports, and messages effectively
Match tone to audience and purpose
Edit your own writing for impact
Avoid common workplace-writing mistakes
Communicate more confidently with colleagues and clients
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.
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Instructor
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Sue Robins
Coursera instructor
Sue Robins, M.S. Ed., teaches business writing through the University of California, Irvine's continuing education programs. The course is practical and workplace-focused rather than academic.