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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Communication, Presentations, Technical Management, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Selling Techniques, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Process, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Sales Development, Business Correspondence, Sales, Business Writing, Trustworthiness, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Support, Recognizing Others, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, Strategic Communication, Personalized Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Generative AI Agents, Performance Analysis, Communication Strategies, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Team Collaboration, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Corporate Communications, Communication, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Concision, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Anthropic Claude, Empathy, Organizational Development, Customer Complaint Resolution, AI literacy, Quality Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Transfer, Active Listening, ChatGPT, Communication, Customer Analysis, Customer and Client Support, Quality Improvement, Customer Support, Content Performance Analysis, Independent Thinking, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Development, Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Specialized Sales, Active Listening, Sales Presentations, Rapport Building, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Case Studies, Communication, Selling Techniques, Concision, Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Strategic Partnership, Sales Pipelines
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Engineering Management, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Communication, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months