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15 Best Business Communication Courses on edX

Choosing a business communication course on edX involves weighing content focus, teaching institution, and cost. The fifteen courses listed here range from foundational introductions to more specialised topics such as executive interpersonal skills and professional writing, with prices set by the providers between $99.00 and $591.30. All courses are delivered through the edX platform, so you can expect a similar online learning experience, but each university brings its own perspective and curriculum design.

If you are new to business communication, a starter module like "Business Communications - The Basics" from Doane University may suit you, while professionals seeking advanced writing techniques might look at "Business and Professional Communication for Success" or "Interpersonal Communication: Strategies for Executives" from MIT Sloan. Consider your career goals, preferred learning style, and budget when comparing these options.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$39.00 – $591.30
Providers
edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "business communication" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $39.00 to $591.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Business Communications - The Basics

    Offered by Doane University

    In this course, learners will engage with the fundamentals of business communication. Learners will discover different communication styles and how to address them in a business setting. Learners will also assess their l...

    $149.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Business Communication

    Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology

    Learn how to effectively communicate and build professional relationships through face-to-face, written, and non-verbal communication.

    $199.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Business Communications

    Offered by University of British Columbia

    Learn how to communicate effectively in a business setting: understand diverse audiences and build sound arguments.

    $150.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Business and Professional Communication for Success

    Offered by Doane University

    This course on Business and Professional Communication for Success focuses on enhancing your communication skills in professional settings. It covers essential strategies for effective interactions, presentations, and ne...

    $447.30
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Business Writing Techniques

    Offered by Doane University

    Business Writing Techniques, will expand on the different communication styles and discuss the best practices of business writing by providing real-world scenarios and applications. Learners will examine how to use the 6...

    $149.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Interpersonal Communication: Strategies for Executives

    Offered by MIT Sloan School of Management

    This course focuses on enhancing your interpersonal communication skills, particularly tailored for executives. You'll learn how to engage with diverse teams and navigate communication challenges in a remote work environ...

  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Writing for Success

    Offered by Thomas Edison State University

    Writing for Success aims to enhance your writing skills, crucial for effective communication in any professional environment. This course will guide you in crafting clear and persuasive content, making it a valuable asse...

    $498.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    English Communication Skills

    Offered by Tsinghua University

    In the English Communication Skills course, you'll enhance your ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written contexts. This course emphasizes various aspects of communication, including clarity, structur...

    $591.30
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Business Fundamentals

    Offered by University of British Columbia

    This course explores the fundamental concepts that underpin modern business practices. You'll gain insights into key areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, making it a great foundation for anyone loo...

    $405.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Service Etiquette in Financial Services

    Offered by State Bank of India

    Service etiquette refers to how service professionals use expected and effective manners to demonstrate professionalism with customers. But lack of appropriate understanding and guidance results in the breach of service...

    $99.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    English for Doing Business in Asia – Speaking

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introducing strategies for developing your spoken English communication skills in the context of doing business in Asia.

    $169.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Communicating Strategically

    Offered by Dartmouth College

    This course from Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth equips future leaders with the skills to communicate strategically within a business context.

    $190.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX Certificate Grade D

    Gerencia de ventas: desarrollo de habilidades comerciales

    Offered by Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

    This course focuses on developing key sales management skills that are essential in today's business landscape. By exploring various commercial strategies, you'll learn how to effectively lead sales teams and boost perfo...

    $147.60
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Mandarin Chinese Essentials

    Offered by MandarinX

    This course is your first crucial step to learning Mandarin Chinese. Learn essential skills for communicating in Chineseincluding tones, pinyin, grammar, characters, and basic structures all within the context of a busin...

    $189.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D Lowest price here

    Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Industry

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Take your English language skills to the next level. Learn how to write letters, use appropriate verbal tenses and enhance your vocabulary and grammar, all within the context of business.

    $39.00
    listed price

Best Business Communication Courses on edX compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Business Communications - The Basics edX Doane University $149.00 View →
2 Business Communication edX Rochester Institute of Technology $199.00 View →
3 Business Communications edX University of British Columbia $150.00 View →
4 Business and Professional Communication for Success edX Doane University $447.30 View →
5 Business Writing Techniques edX Doane University $149.00 View →
6 Interpersonal Communication: Strategies for Executives edX MIT Sloan School of Management View →
7 Writing for Success edX Thomas Edison State University $498.00 View →
8 English Communication Skills edX Tsinghua University $591.30 View →
9 Business Fundamentals edX University of British Columbia $405.00 View →
10 Service Etiquette in Financial Services edX State Bank of India $99.00 View →
11 English for Doing Business in Asia – Speaking edX The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $169.00 View →
12 Communicating Strategically edX Dartmouth College $190.00 View →
13 Gerencia de ventas: desarrollo de habilidades comerciales edX Pontificia Universidad Javeriana $147.60 View →
14 Mandarin Chinese Essentials edX MandarinX $189.00 View →
15 Upper-Intermediate English: Business and Industry edX Universitat Politècnica de València $39.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 14 priced courses on this page run from $39.00 to $591.30, with the middle of the range around $189.00 — a spread of $552.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 8 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Doane University, Rochester Institute of Technology and University of British Columbia — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered across the business communication courses on edX?
The courses address a range of subjects including basic communication principles, business writing, professional etiquette, executive interpersonal strategies, and sector‑specific language skills. Each programme outlines its own syllabus, so you can select a course that matches the specific area you want to improve.
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Several courses, such as "Business Communications - The Basics" and "Business Communication" from Rochester Institute of Technology, are designed for learners with little prior knowledge. They introduce core concepts before moving to more complex applications.
How do the prices differ between the courses?
Prices set by the providers vary from $99.00 for the entry‑level "Service Etiquette in Financial Services" to $591.30 for the comprehensive "English Communication Skills" from Tsinghua University. Mid‑range options sit around $149‑$199, while specialised or advanced courses can exceed $400.
Do I need a specific qualification to enrol?
No formal prerequisites are listed for any of the courses on this page. They are open to anyone interested in improving business communication skills, whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional.

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