Effective Business Communications

Badge awarded to

Erin Blauvelt

Issued on 13 Oct 2025 by

Clarkson University

This microcredential represents a claim that it's earner has demonstrated a baseline of knowledge on the importance of and implementing different types of communication. The microcredential was earned by successfully completing a short, non-credit online course that focuses on introducing the role of effective communication in today’s business environment. First, the importance of effective communication and some basic tips are outlined. Next, the course looks at two important forms of communication - emails and presentations. Finally, the course covers specialized forms of communication, such as proposals and technical writing. Additional resources are provided to assist students in developing further skills.

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Issuer

Clarkson University

microcredentials@clarkson.edu

Clarkson University is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. To learn more about Clarkson University: https://www.clarkson.edu/.

Criteria

Earners will have received at least 80% or higher on six quizzes which ask them to explain the importance of communication in their industry, implement basic communication skills and best practices, plan for, design, and deliver effective communications, and list the important elements in specialized forms of communications such as technical writing and proposal development.