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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


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Strategic Planning and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    892 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Presentations, Adaptability, Persistence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Matplotlib

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    What is the Metaverse?

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Responsible AI, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Storytelling, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Writing, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: AI Skills
    AI Skills
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    257 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Human Resource Management Done Right

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Prompt Engineering, Talent Acquisition, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Google Gemini, Time Management, Interviewing Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Workforce Planning, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering Tools, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    540 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
  • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • English Upper Intermediate B2.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester

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