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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

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    Coursera

    Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Accounts

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    Stanford Online

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

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    STARWEAVER

    Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Cooperation, Supervision, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Case Studies, Decision Making, Relationship Building

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Fluency

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Storytelling, Content Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Digital Publishing, Vulnerability Assessments, Non-Verbal Communication, Health Technology, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Personal Care, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy

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    STARWEAVER

    IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Requirements, People Development, Change Requests, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Business Strategies, Project Management, Business Modeling, Communication Planning, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Composure, Relationship Management, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Content Marketing, Leadership, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Basecamp for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Internal Communications, Data Security, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Data Security, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford Online
  • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: STARWEAVER
  • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Professional Skills: Digital Fluency: Arizona State University
  • IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysisâ„¢ (CCBA®) Exam Prep: STARWEAVER
  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Advanced Thought Leadership: Mastering Influence and Impact: Creo Incubator
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder

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