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.

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Peer Review, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Anthropic Claude, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Verification And Validation, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Team Building, People Development, Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, Compensation Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Risk Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Estimation, Timelines, Procurement, Technical Communication, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks