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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


  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Community Organizing, Planning, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Storytelling, Leadership, Influencing, Performance Measurement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    4.9 stars, 880 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (880) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Grant Writing for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Research, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising, Professional Networking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Goal Setting, Research Design, Project Design, Project Scoping, Needs Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Mortgage Loans, Mathematical Modeling, Investments, Applied Mathematics, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Market Liquidity, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 434 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (434) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Berklee

    The Art of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Journalism Be a Great Talk Show Host

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Communication, Active Listening, Performing Arts, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Media Strategy, Composure, Journalism, Media Production, Media Planning, Social Media

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    MedCerts

    Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Speech Therapy, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education and Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mental and Behavioral Health, Teaching, Communication, Learning Theory, Child Development, Classroom Management, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Proactivity, Data Collection, Learning Strategies

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Correlation Analysis

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Program Strategy, Governance and AI-Enabled Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Generative AI, Communication Planning, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, Governance, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Earned Value Management, Financial Management, Responsible AI, Resource Allocation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    A Sales Expert's Guide to Overcoming Objections

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Personalized Service, Tenacity, Persuasive Communication, Persistence, Sales, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Resilience, Empathy, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Negotiation, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
  • Grant Writing for Beginners: Sage Publications
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • The Art of Music Production: Berklee
  • Journalism Be a Great Talk Show Host: Packt
  • Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Write Better Data Stories: Sage Publications
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam

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