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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, GitHub, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Multimedia, Podcasting, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Design Reviews, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Storyboarding, Teaching, Design, Collaborative Software, Planning, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Production Management, Business Process, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, User Accounts, Internal Communications, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, Virtual Networking, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, ChatGPT, Technical Consulting, AI Enablement, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Technical Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months