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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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    HRCI

    Talent Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Negotiation, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Front-End Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, GitHub, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Version Control, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, UI/UX Strategy, UI Components, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Components, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, React.js, Frontend Integration, Web Design, Web Development, Software Development

    4.7
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    62 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Energy Management and Automation in Smart Grid

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electrical Substation, Internet Of Things, System Monitoring, Operations Support Systems, Control Systems, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Automation, Failure Analysis, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    How to Build an Effective Resume

    Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism, Data Storytelling, Web Presence, Writing and Editing, Planning, Overcoming Objections, Concision, Professional Development, Keyword Research, Writing, Prioritization, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Application Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, User Story, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Android Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Database Management, Database Management Systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    An Introduction to Shakespeare

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Analysis, European History, Culture, Writing, Communication, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Algorithms

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon

    Amazon Junior Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), SQL, Software Development, Restful API, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Java Programming, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Talent Acquisition: HRCI
  • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Energy Management and Automation in Smart Grid: L&T EduTech
  • How to Build an Effective Resume: Madecraft
  • Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter: IBM
  • An Introduction to Shakespeare: University of Cambridge
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder

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