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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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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Containerization, Istio, Kubernetes, Node.JS, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Javascript, Ajax, Grafana, Azure DevOps, Software Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cloud Application Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Cloud Computing, HTML and CSS, Cloud Computing Architecture, MongoDB, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, DevOps, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Exemplary Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Professionalism, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Team Management, Accountability, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Control, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Program Implementation, Project Management, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, File Management, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Data Maintenance, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cloud Storage, Post-Production, AI powered creativity, Image Analysis, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Editing, Fine-tuning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Virtual Reality, Grammar, Communication

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Materials, Lighting, and Rendering in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Game Design, Image Quality, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Cloud Application Development Foundations: IBM
  • Foundations of Exemplary Leadership: John Wiley & Sons
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM

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