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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


  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Auditing, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 737 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (737) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (128) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    B2B Sales: High-Impact Questions, Active Listening - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Contract Negotiation, Sales Development, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Telephone Skills

    4.4 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Communication, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 209 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (209) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude AI Tools for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Figma (Design Software), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, AI Integrations, Marketing Automation, Organizational Skills, Business Writing, Design, Generative AI, AI Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Web Design, Strategic Thinking

    4.3 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Frontend Performance, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Context Management, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 264 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (264) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Needs Assessment, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 142 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (142) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Media Production, Visual Storytelling, Oral Expression, Editing, Data Import/Export, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scripting, Design Elements And Principles, Timelines

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5 stars, 710 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (710) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Editing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language

    4.9 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    CapCut for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Videography, Creativity, Editing, Productivity, Color Matching, Typography

    4.3 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Access, Query Languages

    4.5 stars, 436 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (436) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

  • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • B2B Sales: High-Impact Questions, Active Listening - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile
  • Claude AI Tools for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine

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