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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cost Control, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Controls, Account Strategy, Accounting, Financial Controls, Management Reporting, Financial Data, Budgeting, Decision Making

    3.8 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI

    4.8 stars, 81 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8 stars, 179 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Hotels and Accommodations, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personalized Service, Customer experience improvement, Verbal Communication Skills, Operational Excellence, Talent Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Experience Design

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Literacy, Language Learning, Language Competency, Writing and Editing, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, Scenario Testing, DevOps, Communication

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), AI literacy, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Data Storytelling with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Lean Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Kanban Principles, Process Analysis, Employee Engagement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Workflow Management, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Waste Minimization, Change Management

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI for Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Email Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Marketing Automation, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Deepseek, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Sales

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Business Analysis Excel Tools and CCBA Training

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Data Visualization, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Solution Design, Data Analysis, Data Validation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Climate Change Leadership for Community Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Collaboration, Governance, Professional Development, Innovation, Environmental Science, Personal Development, Data Collection

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mastering Luxury Hospitality: Fundamentals to Leadership: EDHEC Business School
  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
  • Lean Management Fundamentals: STARWEAVER
  • AI for Marketing and Sales: SkillsBooster Academy

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