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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


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    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Market, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Writing, Diversity Awareness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Business Communication, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Performance Management, Psychology, Decision Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Retouching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavioral Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Excel 365 Fundamentals – Getting Started and Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Data Visualization, Microsoft Teams, Organizational Skills, Data Management, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, 3D Assets, Autodesk Maya, Contract Negotiation, Web Presence, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Growth Strategies, Invoicing, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Professional Development, Adaptability, Persistence, Professionalism, Business Planning, Autodesk

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Education and Training, Educational Materials, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Higher Education, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with AI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Reporting, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Accrual Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization, Performance Stress Testing

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Development for Accounting Assistant with AI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Reconciliation, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration, Cash Handling, Cash Flows, Accounting Software, Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Records, General Accounting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Portfolio Management, Microsoft Excel, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AI & AWS Cloud Skills: Analyze, Build, Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, AWS SageMaker, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Retouching Skills: Skillshare
  • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach: University of Toronto
  • Excel 365 Fundamentals – Getting Started and Core Skills: Packt
  • Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator: Skillshare
  • Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills: Macquarie University
  • IBM Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with AI Skills: IBM

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