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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


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    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Low Poly Art For Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnKartS

    Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, DevOps, Application Deployment, YAML, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sustainable Business, Governmental Accounting, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, Request for Proposal, Public Policies, Supplier Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University
  • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
  • Low Poly Art For Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations : Coursera
  • Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts

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