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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Storytelling, Leadership, Influencing, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    4.9 stars, 880 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (880) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Community Organizing, Planning, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Governance and Purview

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Microsoft 365, Technical Communication, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Data Sharing, Investigation, Data Access, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Copilot, Security Controls, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Audit Working Papers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Team Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Berklee

    The Art of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Write Better Data Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Research Reports, Data Literacy, Business Writing, Storytelling, Communication, Writing, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Program Strategy, Governance and AI-Enabled Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Generative AI, Communication Planning, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, Governance, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Earned Value Management, Financial Management, Responsible AI, Resource Allocation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Madecraft

    A Sales Expert's Guide to Overcoming Objections

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Personalized Service, Tenacity, Persuasive Communication, Persistence, Sales, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Resilience, Empathy, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Negotiation, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Journals, Diversity Awareness, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Sales Presentations and Objection Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Marketing Collateral, Storytelling, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Sales Strategy, Cross Selling, Sales, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Return On Investment, Verbal Communication Skills, Price Negotiation, Customer Success Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Data Governance and Purview: Microsoft
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Art of Music Production: Berklee
  • Write Better Data Stories: Sage Publications
  • Program Strategy, Governance and AI-Enabled Decision Making: SkillUp
  • A Sales Expert's Guide to Overcoming Objections: Madecraft
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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