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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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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, AI literacy, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, Planning, AI literacy, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Presentations, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Research, Project Management, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Apache Spark, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Communication Skills courses

  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Data Science Foundations: University of London
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Google AI: Google
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM

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