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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.


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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

    4.9
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing

    4.5
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    832 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    953 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Art History, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Community Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Performance Testing, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, MarTech, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Content Creation, Content Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sports Medicine, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Practical Data Science with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Business Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgical Suturing, Clinical Assessment, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Basic Nursing Skills, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Nutritional Assessment, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    782 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
  • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
  • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech

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