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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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    Illinois Tech

    Business Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Global Marketing, Business Process, Financial Statement Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Brand Strategy, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Document Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Project Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Code Reusability, File Management, Memory Management, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Analytical Skills, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Low Voltage, Electrical Safety, Building Design, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Calculations, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing con Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Goal Setting, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Analytics, Active Listening, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Facebook

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Accounting, Responsible AI, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Internal Auditing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Movie Budgeting and Production Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Budgeting, Budget Management, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Production Planning, Post-Production, Cinematography, Project Finance, Production Management, Intellectual Property, Coordinating, Video Editing, Storytelling, Workflow Management, Coordination, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
  • Google Stakeholder Management: Google
  • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: John Wiley & Sons
  • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Marketing con Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera

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