Communications courses can help you learn effective writing, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and digital media strategies. You can build skills in crafting compelling narratives, managing conflicts, and engaging diverse audiences through various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, social media analytics, and video editing applications, showing how these skills can enhance your messaging and outreach efforts.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Waterfall Methodology, Cost Estimation, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Timelines, Resource Management, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Productivity, Team Management, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Functional Specification, Ideation, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Requirements Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Community Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Visionary, People Development, Leadership Development, Peer Review, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Performance Management, Communication, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Food Safety and Sanitation, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Tactfulness, Personal Attributes, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Compensation Management, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Storytelling, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scripting, Gmail, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks