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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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    Arizona State University

    English for Food and Hobbies

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Drive Engagement, Productivity, Productivity Software, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Leadership Development, Business Correspondence, People Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    How to be a People Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Safety Culture, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Supervision, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Attributes, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Influencing without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Relationship Management, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    العمل الجماعي والإبداع

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Professionalism, Brainstorming, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Dealing With Angry Customers In Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Communication, Customer Retention, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Service Recovery, Communication Strategies, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, Conflict Management, Empathy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Peer Review, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Concision, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Communication, Social Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Personal Success at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Communication, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Job Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Motivational Interviewing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Grasp Vector DB Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Semantic Web, Database Theory, Database Design, Databases, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Decision Making, Relational Databases, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Communication, System Design and Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Value-Based Selling

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Value Propositions, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Thought Leadership, Content Marketing, Innovation, Target Audience, Marketing, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Relationship Building, Intellectual Property, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • English for Food and Hobbies: Arizona State University
  • Productivity in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
  • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
  • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Influencing without Authority: Johns Hopkins University
  • العمل الجماعي والإبداع: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dealing With Angry Customers In Customer Service: Alex Genadinik
  • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Personal Success at Work: Chris Croft Training

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