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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Influencing, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Performance, Scheduling, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Price Negotiation, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Employee Training, Team Motivation, Hospitality Management, Organizational Leadership, Job Analysis, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks