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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


  • I

    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Software, Database Administration, PySpark, Apache Hive, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 848 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (848) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

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

    4.7 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    S

    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Personalized Campaigns, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Data-Driven Marketing, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Email Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Content Creation, Image Quality, Image Analysis

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

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

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Sales, Sales Training, Sales Presentations, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Engagement, General Sales Practices, Sales Territory Management, Overcoming Objections, Sales Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Selling Techniques, Performance Measurement, Account Strategy, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Cross Selling

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Builder

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Engineering Software, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 9.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 34K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (34K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Follow Through, Communication

    4.9 stars, 146 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (146) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 9.5K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.5K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing Strategy: Consumer Insight to Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Value Propositions, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Market Research, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Digital Media Strategy

    4.7 stars, 19K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
  • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • IBM Sales Representative: IBM
  • AI Builder: Vanderbilt University
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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