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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


  • Q

    Qualcomm Academy

    5G for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Digital Communications, Data Security, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization

    4.8 stars, 744 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (744) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Email Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Project Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, User Story, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Leadership

    4.9 stars, 122 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (122) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Branding, Brand Strategy

    4.6 stars, 224 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (224) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (109) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 328 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (328) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Microwave engineering and antennas

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Process Design

    4.6 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Programming Principles, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 5G for Everyone: Qualcomm Academy
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Ethical Hacking: LearnKartS
  • Project Management Capstone: IBM
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
  • Microwave engineering and antennas: Eindhoven University of Technology

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