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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.


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Popular Communication Skills Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Personal Development, Employee Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Business Intelligence (BI) Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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