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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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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Data, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Telemedicine: Evaluate, Guide, and Train

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Project Management, Employee Training, Health Care, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Document Management, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Image Analysis, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Presentations, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Estimation, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Timelines, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Project Implementation, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Cloud Storage, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Documentation, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Code Review, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Telemedicine: Evaluate, Guide, and Train: Coursera
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM

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