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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    3.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (31) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Patient Positioning, Lifting Ability, Kinesiology, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Rehabilitation, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition and Diet, Manual Therapy, Nutrition Education, Training Programs, Health And Wellness Coaching, Education and Training, Pain Management

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Big Data, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.7 stars, 587 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (587) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Graphing

    3.8 stars, 317 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 1

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Stress Management, Language Learning, English Language, Literacy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Model Training, Model Deployment, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

    3.9 stars, 71 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (71) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Performance Management and Strategic Planning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Performance Metric, Business Strategies, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Metrics, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Business Administration, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Scrimba

    Learn AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Major and Principal Gifts

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Relationship Management, Contract Compliance, Relationship Building

    4.6 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
  • Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer: Niel Asher Education
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: 28DIGITAL
  • Statistics for International Business: University of London
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Performance Management and Strategic Planning in Finance: John Wiley & Sons

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