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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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Popular Communication Skills Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Media Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Literacy, Electronic Media, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Grammar, Facebook

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Web Applications, Tool Calling, GitHub, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Peer Review, Branding, Advertising, Product Lifecycle Management, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Product Management, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Merchandising

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to create presentations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Developing Training Materials, Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gestion de l’analyse des données

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Managing Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Design, Return On Investment

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online: Arizona State University
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategic Leadership Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
  • Implementación del Marketing Mix: IE Business School
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to create presentations using Canva: Coursera

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