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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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Delivery

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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
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    443 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux Commands, Web Applications, File Systems

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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring

    4.8
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    339 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Economics, Culture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Integrations, Social Studies, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    347 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Network Security, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Copywriting, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    551 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
  • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
  • Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact: University of Michigan
  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park

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