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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Professionalism, Report Writing, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Professionalism, Professional Development, Branding, Virtual Teams, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Composure, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    901 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Soft skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Productivity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communications, Prioritization, Active Listening, Mediation, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Business Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Impactful Workplace Communication for Career Launch: Board Infinity
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
  • Leading Through Effective Communication : Arizona State University
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips: Coursera Instructor Network

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