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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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    Microsoft

    Team Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Customer Service, Team Performance Management, Service Management, Customer Support, Management Reporting, Customer experience improvement, Service Improvement, Team Building, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Team Management, Customer Success Management, Employee Onboarding, Customer Relationship Management, Peer Review, Operational Excellence, Drive Engagement, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Executive Storytelling & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Data Literacy, Management Reporting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Financial Controls, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Learning Strategies, Liberal Arts, Analytical Skills, Self-Awareness, Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Model Training, Dataflow, Big Data, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Software, CI/CD, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Business Strategies

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Health Assessment, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, English Language, Language Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interplay Learning

    Maintaining a Professional Image in Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Punctuality, Cleanliness, Client Services, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Strong Work Ethic, Interpersonal Communications, Positivity, Professionalism, Reliability, Lifelong Learning, Training and Development, Safety Standards, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Facility Management and Maintenance, HVAC

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Game Theory, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Team Effectiveness: Microsoft
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
  • Executive Storytelling & Governance: IBM
  • SAS Programmer: SAS
  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
  • Maintaining a Professional Image in Trades: Interplay Learning

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