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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


  • P

    Packt

    Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Technical Communication, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Communication Strategies, Digital Forensics, Root Cause Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, Business Risk Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Continuous Improvement Process, Lifelong Learning, Logical Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Ingenuity, Problem Solving, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Innovation, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Writing, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Communication, Professionalism, Organizational Skills, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Encryption, Patch Management, Disaster Recovery, NIST 800-53, Data Management, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Modern Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Assertiveness, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making, Adaptability, Brand Strategy, Employee Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Language Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Protocols for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication: Packt
  • Professional Skills: Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Professional Skills: Creative Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
  • Professional Skills: Digital Security: Arizona State University
  • Modern Leadership Skills : Alex Genadinik
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • Communication Protocols for Project Success: Coursera

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