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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Safety & Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Data Collection, Business Leadership, Data Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Safety Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    User Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics

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    472 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Innovation, AI Integrations, AI powered creativity, Curriculum Development, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Workforce Development, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Effective Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Language Competency, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Promotional Strategies, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), AI literacy, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Behavior Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Team Building, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Business Reporting, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Safety & Quality: John Wiley & Sons
  • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI for University Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Effective Sales – An Overview: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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