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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


  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Autoencoders

    ★ 4.6 (280) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Job Analysis, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through

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

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

    ★ 4.6 (360) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Instructional Strategies, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse

    ★ 4.7 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, General Medicine, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition

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

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Telephone Skills, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Culture, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Setting Appointments, Spanish Language, Video Production, Business Communication, Travel Arrangements, Cultural Diversity, Hospitality, Vocabulary, Greeting Customers, Food Services, Oral Comprehension

    ★ 4.5 (515) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    International Business II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.7 (800) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

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

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.5 (304) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scatter Plots

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career: IBM
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial: Arizona State University
  • Metabolic Makeover: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • International Business II: University of New Mexico
  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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