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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


  • U

    University of London

    Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Climate Change Programs, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Environmental Science, Probability Distribution

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Practice Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Engineering Documentation, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Environment, System Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Instagram, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, TikTok, Keyword Research, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Telehealth

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Billing, Clinic Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Value-Based Care, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Communication Systems, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    التفاوض الدولي وبين الثقافات

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, International Relations, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
  • PMP Application Process and Practice Exam: Microsoft
  • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York

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