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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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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    4.7
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux All-In-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux Administration, Linux, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Apache, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Nginx, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    388 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Administration and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Apache, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Systems, Nginx, Command-Line Interface, Unix, System Monitoring, Servers, Database Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Cloud-Native Computing, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Fundraising: Donors, Gifts & Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Campaign Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Budget Management, Advocacy, Budgeting, Prospecting and Qualification, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Grant Applications, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Social Impact, Marketing Strategies, Proposal Development, Strategic Partnership, Crisis Management, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Healthcare Data for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Quality, Healthcare Project Management, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure

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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

  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
  • Linux All-In-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Linux Administration and Networking Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Strategic Fundraising: Donors, Gifts & Partnerships: John Wiley & Sons
  • Achieving Excellence in Fundraising: John Wiley & Sons
  • Foundations of Healthcare Data for Quality Improvement: John Wiley & Sons

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