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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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    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Document Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Planning, Google Docs, Lean Methodologies, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    646 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISM Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Threat Management, Risk Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Security Awareness, Business Continuity

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Advertising Campaigns, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Campaign Planning, Marketing, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Retail Store Operations, Marketing Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Contract Management, Business Strategies, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    443 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Salesforce

    Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Technical Sales, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Sales, Portfolio Management, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Professionalism, Empathy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    484 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Execution and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Strategic Communication, Risk Mitigation, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Plan Execution, Stakeholder Communications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management

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    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • CISM Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide: John Wiley & Sons
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Implementación del Marketing Mix: IE Business School
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
  • Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers: IBM
  • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University

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