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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


  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Research, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Pediatric First Aid, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Statistical Inference, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Performance marketing, Web Analytics

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Management Training And Development, Business Writing, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Generative AI, Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Business Correspondence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Coaching

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Research Reports, Literacy, Investigation, Trustworthiness, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, Reliability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Culture, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Design, Sociology, Writing, Social Sciences, Grammar, Electronic Media, Social Justice, Social Impact, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Multiplicity, Change, and Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Human Resources, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, People Development, Leadership Studies, Change Management, Workplace inclusivity, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Communication Planning, Stress Management, Internal Communications, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Recruitment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advancing Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Career

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, LinkedIn, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Ethics, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Business Writing, Business, Performance Metric, Content Optimization, Personal Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Metrics

    4.5 stars, 860 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (860) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Strategic Leadership & Vision for Women

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Influencing, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Visionary, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Initiative and Leadership, Team Oriented, Team Leadership, Planning, Performance Metric

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
  • SAS Programmer: SAS
  • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta
  • HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers: Harvard Business Review
  • Introduction to Research: Pearson
  • Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Multiplicity, Change, and Human Resources: Pearson
  • Advancing Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Career: Microsoft

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