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Communications Courses

Communications courses can help you learn effective writing, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and digital media strategies. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing conflicts, and engaging diverse audiences through various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and video editing applications, showing how these skills can enhance your messaging and outreach efforts.


Popular Communications Courses and Certifications


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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Art History, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Project Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Structure, Governance, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Leadership, Program Management, Leadership, Change Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Research Methodologies, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Environment, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Project Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Esports

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Workforce Development, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Content Creation, Academic Advising, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communications courses

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Project Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder

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