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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Expectation Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Relationship Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, Apache Kafka, SQL, Apache Airflow, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Tactfulness, Social Skills, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Peer Review, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, Personal Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Leadership, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, IT Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Building, Negotiation, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Media and Communications, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Product Development, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, Communication, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Planning, Contract Management, Decision Making, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Budgets, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Telephone Skills, Promotional Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months