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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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    The Expert Academy

    Sales Skills: Coach Buyers Through Complex Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, B2B Sales, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Collaboration, Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Sales Process, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Mental Health, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Driving Trust and Innovation: Advanced Journalism Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, AI Integrations, Editing, Content Creation, Data Validation, Workflow Management, Record Keeping, Communication Strategies, Drafting and Engineering Design, Business Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Empowerment, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Networking, Branding, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Empathy, Social Media, Proactivity, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Team Leadership, Professionalism, Personal Development, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Influencing, Accountability, Team Management, Rapport Building, People Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Scenario Testing, Innovation, Storytelling, Experience Design

    4.8 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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

    4.7 stars, 183 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (183) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 5.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Product Planning, Product Management, User Story, Strategic Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Technical Writing

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Manager Toolkit: Learn Key Skills for Management Success

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Time Management, Team Management, Prioritization, Team Building, People Management, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    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

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

  • Sales Skills: Coach Buyers Through Complex Decisions: The Expert Academy
  • Driving Trust and Innovation: Advanced Journalism Skills: Coursera
  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
  • New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills: STARWEAVER
  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University
  • Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation: SkillUp
  • Manager Toolkit: Learn Key Skills for Management Success: Coursera

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