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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analyst: AI, Excel, and Power BI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management Framework, Capital Budgeting, Supervised Learning, Financial Auditing, Risk Management, Variance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization

    3.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Development, Performance Metric, Process Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Staff Management, People Management, Employee Engagement, Business Management, Organizational Skills, Professional Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Communication, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media and Communications, Media Planning, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

    4.5 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Business Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Consultative Approaches, Organizational Leadership, Crisis Intervention, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced React Skills

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Frontend Performance, Authorization (Computing), Web Development, Web Applications, Middleware

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Dignity in Care, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Discussion Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Communication, Business, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    New Manager Skills Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Taking Meeting Minutes, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Virtual Teams, People Development, Business Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Productivity, Business Communication, Communication, Telecommunications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Minnesota

    Identifying Transferable Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financial Analyst: AI, Excel, and Power BI Skills: Coursera
  • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills: Chris Croft Training
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced React Skills: Scrimba
  • Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Agile Coaching Skills: Scrum Alliance

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