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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


  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Upselling, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    440 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    562 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Public Speaking and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    470 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    611 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Branding, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    528 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Futures Exchange, Risk Management, Equities, Actuarial Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    420 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Agriculture, Economics and Nature: University of Western Australia
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University

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