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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Internal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Oral Expression, Concision, Business Writing, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Report Writing, Storytelling
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Selling Techniques, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Process, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Sales Development, Business Correspondence, Sales, Business Writing, Trustworthiness, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Support, Recognizing Others, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, Strategic Communication, Personalized Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Generative AI Agents, Performance Analysis, Communication Strategies, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Management, Organizational Change, Branding, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Internal Communications, Communication, Issue Tracking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Professionalism, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Communication, Corporate Communications, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Telehealth, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Disabilities, Empathy, Nursing and Patient Care, Self-Awareness, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Technical Communication, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Engineering Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Supervision, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Business, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Communication, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks