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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


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    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Agile Software Development, Software Development

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    514 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    A life with ADHD

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Management, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    691 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Design Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    699 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Data Management and Privacy Practices for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Incident Response, Data Sharing, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Bank Regulations, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    657 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, FinTech, Application Development, Software Engineering, Test Data, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Evaluating Designs with Users

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Technical Communication, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
  • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva
  • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
  • Data Management and Privacy Practices for Professionals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis

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