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Communication Skills Courses

Communication skills courses can help you learn effective verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, persuasive speaking, and conflict resolution techniques. You can build skills in crafting clear messages, adapting your communication style to different audiences, and using feedback constructively. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, video conferencing platforms, and collaboration apps, which enhance your ability to convey ideas and engage with others in various settings.


Popular Communication Skills Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Medical Office Procedures, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Health Care Administration, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Patient Safety, Communication, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Clinical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Health Information Management, Care Coordination, Educational Materials, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Social Skills, Executive Presence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Communication, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Communicating Through Disagreement

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Presentation Skills with Story Telling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Communication Principles for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Safety Culture, Relationship Building, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Planning, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Social Skills, Professional Development, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    835 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
  • Clinic Communication: Greet, Listen, Schedule, Brief: Coursera
  • Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support: Coursera
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • Nursing Leadership Essentials: Effective Communication: Coursera
  • Communicating Through Disagreement: Packt
  • Presentation Skills with Story Telling: Packt
  • Communication Principles for Leaders: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success: University of Colorado System
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine

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