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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


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    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Advocacy, Labor Law, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Accountability

    4.5 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    STARWEAVER

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Communication, Influencing, AI Enablement, Drive Engagement, Productivity

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Care Management, Clinical Practices, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, General Science and Research

    4.7 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Culture Transformation, Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compliance Reporting, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Community Health, Empathy, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Research Reports, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Infrastructure Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Developing Yourself as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Influencing, Leadership, Goal Setting, Management Training And Development, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Mental Status Examination, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

    4.9 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ChatGPT Mastery – Craft Prompts for Optimal Results

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Quick Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Responsible AI, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, AI literacy, Storytelling, Writing, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Prompting for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering Tools, Adobe Illustrator, Style Guides, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Adobe Premiere, Creative Design, Creativity

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: STARWEAVER
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera
  • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford Online
  • Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting: STARWEAVER
  • Developing Yourself as a Leader: Logical Operations
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System

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