Teach on Udemy

Turn what you know into an opportunity and reach millions around the world.

Learn More

Your cart is empty.

Keep shopping

Business Communication Skills: Speak, Write, and Influence

Name: Business Communication Skills: Speak, Write, and Influence
Rating: 4.5 (1695 reviews)

Master Communication Skills: Public Speaking, Writing, Storytelling and more. Get 3 EXTRA courses for Workplace Success!

Role Play

Created byOmni Academy 500,000+ students, Gustavo Farias 600.000+ Alunos, Mirko Perkusich, Ph.D., Omni Academy - Student Care & Support

Last updated 5/2025

English

What you'll learn

Transform from shy and hesitant to a confident communicator with control over any situation.
Influence and persuade people effectively to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Master communication techniques and patterns to accelerate your growth and results.
Develop a persuasive and impactful body language that commands attention.
Communicate with confidence and clarity in both professional and personal settings.
Impress and impact your audience by controlling the impression they form of you.
Use storytelling techniques to captivate attention during speeches and presentations.
Write clear, effective emails and reports that drive results.
Receive a digital certificate of completion to showcase your skills.
Manually curated captions to enhance your learning experience.

Course content

17 sections • 104 lectures • 5h 7m total length

Communication Is the Key Skill to Success3:16
Improving Your Course Taking Experience: Video Settings0:39
Relax: The Problem Is Not Where You Think It Is2:48
Realize that self-confidence—not voice, accent, or appearance—limits your communication; learn techniques to deliver a clear, assertive message with controlled nerves for any audience.
The Proof That You Can Be a Great Communicator - Part 15:09
IMPORTANT0:27
Improving Your Course Taking Experience: Q&A0:40
Exercise - Fixing and Applying Your New Speech Patterns0:44
The Proof That You Can Be a Great Communicator - Part 22:25
Knowing How to Listen is Essential3:04
Exercises

Nobody Cares About You!2:31
Intention vs. Reality3:56
Learn to align intention with audience reality by refining clarity, empathy, and impact in your messages, because perception varies and effective communication requires a two-way process.
3 Elements for a Powerful Communication6:07
Center your message on the audience by addressing three elements: what they absorb, the impression you leave, and what they do after listening. Practice daily.
The Two Goals of All Public vs. Secret Communication1:15
Plan your communication around public and private goals to deliver clear progress, including scope, schedule, and budget, while shaping the impression you are qualified for leadership with objective, strategic impact.
Formatting the Content of Your Message: 6 Fundamental Keys4:02
9 Tactics to Be More Persuasive the Smart Way5:10
[SUPER TIP] The 4 Key Elements for Attractive Intonation, Safe and Effective3:00
Exercises
Negotiating a Deadline with a Demanding Manager

Understanding Empathy2:39
Adjust your language to sound more empathetic, understand your audience, and build trust by aligning goals, offering solutions, and boosting credibility through empathetic communication.
Generating More Empathy and Inspiring Trust in People4:06
Communicate in Second Place1:20
Develop empathy to boost communication effectiveness, enhance listening, analysis, and judgment, and strengthen professional and personal relationships through empathetic practice.
Exercises

Learn to Listen More3:36
Explore four levels of listeners—from disengaged to connected—with an extra personal level, to capture the intended message and address biases, and strive for level-four listening.
Exercise0:42
Listen Like a Partner, Not a Critic1:43
Listen as a partner, not a critic, by looking, listening, and feeling with eyes, ears, mind, and heart to fully comprehend the speaker's perspective and remove early judgments.
Exercises
Supporting a Frustrated Team Member Through Active Listening

Introduction2:09
Posture1:34
Posture At Work (Don't Make This Mistake)1:22
Posture (On Video Calls)1:10
Improve professionalism on video calls by maintaining upright posture. Look into the camera for eye contact, and use background tools to change your background.
Gestures1:55
Gestures at Work (Don't Make This Mistake)0:56
Dispel the myth that keeping your hands still makes you look professional; gesture well and moderately to stay open, avoid monotone voice, and prevent looking authoritarian.
Facial Expressions3:11
Eye Contact: The Problem1:30
Eye Contact: How to Develop it1:38
[Extra Tip] Eye Contact: Public Speaking2:27
Master eye contact in public speaking by rotating your gaze across the audience, engaging individuals with direct eye contact, monitoring reactions, and adapting your message with confidence.
Exercises

Before Speaking: Preparation Is Essential4:03
Prepare for meetings by familiarizing yourself with topics, reading resources, jotting key points, and mapping participants to speak confidently and add value.
The Risk of Saying Something Stupid0:58
The Most Important Question of a Meeting1:25
Begin meetings by asking simple clarifying questions to align everyone, reduce nerves, and ease deeper discussion; use a warmup question as your boarding pass to a better meeting.
Don't Annoy the Meeting's Atendees1:13
Talking2:23
Exercises

Requirements

No prior experience or skills required—this course is designed for everyone!
A willingness to learn and improve your communication in a practical and actionable way.
Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an Internet connection.

Description

Did you know that poor communication is the leading cause of project failures worldwide, with over 76% of projects falling short of their goals? Or that public speaking is ranked as the number one fear globally?

Mastering communication skills is the key to unlocking personal and professional success. Whether it’s public speaking, writing, or body language, this course is designed to transform you into an impactful and confident communicator.

Why This Course Is Unique:

This is not another theory-heavy course filled with unnecessary jargon.
It’s the most practical and straightforward communication skills course available, focusing on real-life applications.
Includes 3 bonus courses on Leadership, Negotiation, and Productivity to boost your results even further!

If you’re ready to go beyond traditional methods and dive into hands-on techniques to master communication, this course is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

Overcome fear of public speaking and build confidence in every interaction.
Organize your thoughts and communicate clearly, firmly, and strategically.
Influence and impact people with storytelling and powerful presentation techniques.
Master body language to appear confident, persuasive, and approachable.
Write effective emails and reports that get results.
Learn active listening to build trust and stronger relationships.
Enhance your diction and eliminate verbal tics like “hmm” or “uhh.”
Deliver messages tailored to different contexts, cultures, and teams.

Who Is This Course For?

Professionals looking to improve workplace communication and accelerate their career growth.
Individuals who want to master public speaking, storytelling, and persuasive communication.
Anyone aiming to develop effective writing skills for professional and personal success.
Learners seeking actionable strategies for active listening, body language, and assertiveness.

Why Learn From Me?

I’m Mirko Perkusich, and I’ve spent over a decade refining my communication techniques in both industry and academia:

Worked with global giants like Nokia, Asus, and Sony, as well as startups.
Delivered impactful speeches at international conferences and published over 100 scientific articles in top journals.
Developed a proven methodology to help people overcome communication barriers and achieve their goals.

Extra Value – 3 BONUS Courses!

Alongside mastering communication, you’ll get exclusive access to courses on:

High-Performance Leadership
Negotiation Skills Foundations
The Best Personal Productivity Technique in the World: GTD

What Are Students Saying?

"The course not only conveys knowledge and skills but also teaches the right approach to significantly increase communication efficiency." – Bagu Bagu

"I like how you get straight to the point but also make things very clear to understand!" – Nina Paleracio

"All concepts clearly explained. Great examples and case studies provided to reinforce the theory." – Crystal Glassford

(More testimonials in the course listing.)

100% Risk-Free Guarantee

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll get a full refund—no questions asked.

Start Your Transformation Today

Don’t wait to develop the skills that will elevate your career and personal relationships. Join now and take the first step toward becoming a master communicator!

Who this course is for:

Professionals who want to excel in workplace communication, both in person and online.
Individuals looking to overcome barriers to effective communication and build confidence.
Those who find it difficult to express or organize their ideas clearly and effectively.
Students and aspiring professionals eager to master communication skills for career success.
Anyone who wants to learn practical strategies for impactful speaking, writing, and listening.

Business Communication Skills: Speak, Write, and Influence

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

You can be a great communicator9 lectures • 19min

Get Exactly What You Want With Assertive and Persuasive8 lectures • 26min

Communication Adaptive Communication: How to Adjust to Context4 lectures • 16min

How to Convey More Confidence When Speaking3 lectures • 7min

Generating More Empathy and Earning People's Trust3 lectures • 8min

The Secret to Speaking Well Is in Listening Actively4 lectures • 6min

The Power of Body Language10 lectures • 18min

Eliminating the tics "hmm", "aaã", "éééé"...3 lectures • 5min

How to Speak in Meetings5 lectures • 10min

Storytelling: The Greatest Communicator's Biggest Secret6 lectures • 15min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: