Active Listening

Active Listening is a communication technique that requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said. Coursera's Active Listening skill catalogue teaches you how to develop and enhance this vital communication skill. You'll learn to accurately interpret and understand verbal communication, provide appropriate feedback, and remember and recall information effectively. This skill is essential for everyone, from professionals in the field of counseling, teaching, customer service, and management to individuals wanting to improve their personal interactions. Mastering this skill will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in both your personal and professional life.
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    Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    565 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Strategic Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Responsible AI, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Coaching, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Rapport Building, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Productivity, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    346 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Social Skills, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Business Correspondence, Virtual Teams, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Conflict Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    20K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    968 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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