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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Data Presentation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Failure Analysis, Product Planning, File Systems, Embedded Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Adult Education, Behavior Management, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      914 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      The Bilingual Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Javascript, Authentications, Package and Software Management, JSON, Middleware, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      768 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mastering Software Development in R

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Debugging

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Change Management, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integrated Marketing Communications, Personalized Service, Digital Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Fractal Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Structural Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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      744 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Bilingual Brain: University of Houston
    • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression: IBM
    • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology

    Why Learn Communication Skills?

    Communication skills are essential for expressing ideas clearly, building relationships, and collaborating effectively in any setting. They play a key role in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and career growth. Learning communication skills can help you connect with others, present ideas with confidence, and succeed across professional and personal environments.

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