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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Active Listening, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Communication, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Engagement
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Grammar, Literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Non-Profit Accounting, Data Entry, Tax Compliance, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months