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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 Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

    4.8 stars, 483 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Write Better Data Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Research Reports, Data Literacy, Business Writing, Storytelling, Communication, Writing, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Synthesizing Research and Avoiding Plagiarism

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Reports, Writing, Learning Strategies, Intellectual Property, Style Guides, Persuasive Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Aesthetics, Decision Making, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Failure Analysis, Oral Expression, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Microbiology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Chemistry

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Agentic AI with Model Context Protocol Training

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, LLM Application, Context Management, Interoperability, Google Cloud Platform, Session Initiation Protocols, Risking, Systems Integration, Servers, Scalability, Risk Management, Pandas (Python Package), Server Side

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Payment Fraud & Dispute Resolution + PCI‑DSS Training

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Payment Processing and Collection, Arbitration, Loss Prevention, Customer Complaint Resolution, Claims Processing, Security Controls, Auditing, Security Strategy, Conflict Management, Transaction Processing, Negotiation, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Securities (Finance)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • W

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Investigation, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Data Mining, Accountability

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Culture, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Design, Sociology, Writing, Social Sciences, Grammar, Electronic Media, Social Justice, Social Impact, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Performance & Culture Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Team Performance Management, Organizational Development, Prompt Engineering, People Analytics, Empowerment, Performance Management, AI literacy, Microsoft Copilot, Executive Presence, Management Training And Development, Performance Measurement, Organizational Change, Microsoft Teams, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visio

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Change, Innovation, and Sustainable Team Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Recognizing Others, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Brainstorming, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Change Management, Professional Development, People Management, Microsoft Teams, Resilience, Innovation, Team Motivation, Communication Planning, Teamwork, Leadership, Process Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Peer Review, Feedback and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Professionalism, Writing, Writing and Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Write Better Data Stories: Sage Publications
  • Synthesizing Research and Avoiding Plagiarism: Pearson
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Agentic AI with Model Context Protocol Training: Simplilearn
  • Payment Fraud & Dispute Resolution + PCI‑DSS Training: Packt
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Performance & Culture Alignment: Microsoft

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