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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Risking, Context Management, Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science

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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Independent Thinking, Personal Development, Empathy, People Development, Self-Awareness, Solution Delivery, Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, World History, Writing, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Issue, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Process Groups and Processes in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Management, Team Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Courage, Composure, Creativity, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
  • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
  • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System

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