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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


  • I

    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    ★ 5 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, IT Security Architecture, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Team Collaboration, Coaching, Empathy, Resilience, Leadership, Teamwork, Professionalism, Initiative and Leadership

    ★ 4.7 (534) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Electronic Media, Communication, Journalism, Concision, Content Creation, Executive Presence, Coaching, Professionalism

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Type and Visual Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Visual Design, Creativity, Strategic Communication, Design Elements And Principles, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    HRCI

    Talent Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Negotiation, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Selling Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Sales Strategy, Sales, Empathy, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Psychology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (95K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Human Resource Policies, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
  • Journalism Careers You can be a TV Talking Head Pundit: Packt
  • Type and Visual Organization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Talent Acquisition: HRCI
  • The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology: The Expert Academy
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University

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