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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


  • S

    Sage Publications

    Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Psychology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Certified Associate Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Devops Tools, Data Storage, Linux Administration, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Configuration Management, Security Controls, OS Process Management, Virtualization, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Friendliness, Adaptability, Ingenuity

    4.6 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Patient Communication, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 681 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (681) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Service Management, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Public Affairs

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Service Level, Service Management, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 366 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Multi-Agent Design Patterns: Coordination, Robustness & HCI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Enterprise Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, AI Security, Software Design Patterns, Artificial Intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, Context Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Prompt Engineering Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    4.8 stars, 390 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (390) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology: Sage Publications
  • Microsoft Excel 365 Fundamentals: Packt
  • Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals: Packt
  • Docker Certified Associate Preparation: LearnKartS
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Technical Support: IBM
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London

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