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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Report Writing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Manipulation

    4.3 stars, 554 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (554) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Excel Basics for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7 stars, 4.8K reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Apache Hive, Data Mart, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Data Science, Microsoft Excel

    4.8 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Cooperation, Team Building, Telecommuting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Social Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Coordinating, Trustworthiness, Follow Through, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Facebook: Mobile, Messenger & Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Social Media, Communication, Social Media Marketing, Media and Communications, Data Sharing, Social Skills, Social Media Strategy, Community Development, Relationship Building, Online Advertising, Information Privacy, Collaboration, Content Management, Group Policy, File Management, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness, Workflow Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Planning, Process Improvement, Adaptability, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Communication, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 613 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (613) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Analytics, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Synthesis, Data Literacy

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

    4.6 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · 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

  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
  • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Facebook: Mobile, Messenger & Groups: John Wiley & Sons
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM

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