Business Communication crash course, Online MBA, Semester 1:
This subject covers the communication process, barriers and the 7Cs, business writing such as letters, emails, memos, reports and minutes, and oral,…
- 15 video lessons
- 2h 47m
- Study notes
- 60 quiz questions
- Assignment
15 lessons in Business Communication
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject covers the communication process, barriers and the 7Cs, business writing such as letters, emails, memos, reports and minutes, and oral, professional, digital and corporate communication. After it you will be able to draft common business documents and a resume, explain communication models and barriers, and communicate effectively in meetings, interviews and cross-cultural settings.
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Communication Process and Shannon-Weaver Model
Module 1, Communication Fundamentals: Communication process and models (Shannon-Weaver)
Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication | Business Communication | Study at Home with me· College Tutor· 5 min
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Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
Module 1, Communication Fundamentals: Verbal and non-verbal
Classifying Communication, verbal, kinesis, haptics, proxemics, chronemics, business communication· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 20 min
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Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them
Module 1, Communication Fundamentals: Barriers to communication
barriers of communication, barriers to effective communication, Organisational Behaviour, OB· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 7 min
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7Cs of Effective Communication
Module 1, Communication Fundamentals: 7Cs
7 C's of Communication in Hindi | Business Communication | Concept with Examples | BBA/Bcom/MBA/Mcom· Sonu Singh - PPT wale· 19 min
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Writing Business Letters, Emails and Memos
Module 2, Business Writing: Letters, emails, memos
5| business communication in hindi, Business Letters, Memos, Report, Business Communication mba· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 8 min
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Business Report and Proposal Writing
Module 2, Business Writing: Reports and proposals
Writing Business Reports | Business Communication Ch 3 | B.A Prog./Hons. Sem 1–6· Manish Verma· 21 min
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How to Write Minutes of a Meeting
Module 2, Business Writing: Minutes of meetings
Minutes of Meeting | How to write Meeting Minutes | Format | Example | Exercise· Nihir Shah· 11 min
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Effective Business Presentations
Module 3, Oral Communication: Presentations
Tips for giving an EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION (HINDI) Presentation Skills By Ashish Parpani· Ashish Parpani· 15 min
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Conducting Meetings and Negotiation Basics
Module 3, Oral Communication: Meetings, Negotiation basics
How to Run an Effective Meeting 5 Tips· Alexander Lyon Communication Coach· 11 min
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Active Listening Skills
Module 3, Oral Communication: Listening skills
Active Listening Skills· Alexander Lyon Communication Coach· 5 min
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Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Module 4, Professional Communication: Resume and cover letter
Perfect Resume MAKING Guide straight from Harvard | How to make Resume and Cover Letter· Pavan Sathiraju· 6 min
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Group Discussions and Job Interviews
Module 4, Professional Communication: Group discussions, Interviews
7| business communication in hindi, CV, Resume, Interview, GD, Business Communication mba 1st sem· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 7 min
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Cross-Cultural Communication
Module 4, Professional Communication: Cross-cultural communication
Cross Cultural Communication, Verbal and Non Verbal Communication across cultures, cross culture· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 11 min
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Virtual Meeting Etiquette and Social Media Communication
Module 5, Digital & Corporate Communication: Virtual meeting etiquette, Social media communication
Virtual Meeting Etiquette [DOS & DON'TS]· Adriana Girdler· 6 min
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Corporate and Crisis Communication
Module 5, Digital & Corporate Communication: Corporate and crisis communication
Crisis Communication· Professor Rockey· 15 min
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Assignment
Business Communication Portfolio: Handling a Delayed Product Launch
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15 short lessons, each with the best YouTube explanation we could find, trimmed to the part that matters.
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Study notes
13 lessons come with a summary, key points, key terms and takeaways for quick revision.
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Quizzes
60 questions across the course, with the right answer and why, the moment you pick.
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Write notes beside the video, stamped with the exact time, and jump back to that moment later.
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Completed lessons, quiz scores and where you stopped, saved to your account on every device.
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A members-only live chat beside every lesson: doubts, tips, stickers and GIFs with your batch. One ₹19 pass opens every live chat.
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A live chat right beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA. Ask a Business Communication doubt mid-lesson, share a shortcut, celebrate a finished semester.
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Anyone else finding Business Communication tricky? 😅
Lesson 2 cleared it up for me. Watch it before the quiz

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Business Communication: common questions
This subject covers the communication process, barriers and the 7Cs, business writing such as letters, emails, memos, reports and minutes, and oral, professional, digital and corporate communication. After it you will be able to draft common business documents and a resume, explain communication models and barriers, and communicate effectively in meetings, interviews and cross-cultural settings. It's the Business Communication subject of Online MBA, Semester 1, in 15 lessons: Communication Process and Shannon-Weaver Model; Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication; Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them; 7Cs of Effective Communication; Writing Business Letters, Emails and Memos; Business Report and Proposal Writing; How to Write Minutes of a Meeting; Effective Business Presentations; Conducting Meetings and Negotiation Basics; Active Listening Skills; Resume and Cover Letter Writing; Group Discussions and Job Interviews; Cross-Cultural Communication; Virtual Meeting Etiquette and Social Media Communication; Corporate and Crisis Communication.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 2h 47m of video across 15 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Business Communication Portfolio: Handling a Delayed Product Launch”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.