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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    176 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    611 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Raising Impact Investment Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Social Impact, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cyber Security Strategy, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    543 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, MySQL Workbench, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Customer Engagement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Sales, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentations, Data Quality, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Generative AI Agents, Customer Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Model Evaluation, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Amazon Redshift, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Classification Algorithms, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning

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    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Debugging, Software Development Methodologies, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), JUnit, Maintainability, Development Testing, Selenium (Software), Scalability, Automation, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Security Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Conflict Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Raising Impact Investment Capital: Duke University
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis Using SQL: Fractal Analytics
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: Microsoft
  • Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University
  • Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics: University of Pittsburgh

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