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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding, Brand Awareness

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microservices Architecture and Communication Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Communication Techniques for Leadership Success

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Rapport Building, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Personal Development, Negotiation, Thought Leadership, Sales Management, Coaching

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning

    4.5 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Unix Shell, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Linux Servers, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations & Closing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, B2B Sales, Sales Process, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Enterprise Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, General Sales Practices, Sales, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Sentinel Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Deployment, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Response, Configuration Management, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Issue Tracking, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Technical Writing, Communication, Professionalism

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Channels for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, User Feedback, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Process Improvement, Writing, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Protocols for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Project Management Life Cycle, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Workplace Skills for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Productivity, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Positivity, Resilience, Strategic Planning, Professionalism, Prioritization, Planning, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Smart Goals, Team Management, Program Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Build Tools

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    SMART Communication for Marketing Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Concision, Performance Metric, Marketing Communications, Goal Setting, Project Performance, Internal Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Microservices Architecture and Communication Patterns: Packt
  • Communication Techniques for Leadership Success: EDUCBA
  • Basic English Skills: Travel: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
  • Operations & Closing Skills: Coursera
  • Microsoft Sentinel Skills: Packt
  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • Communication Channels for Project Success: Coursera
  • Communication Protocols for Project Success: Coursera

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