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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Communication Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

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    342 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Metric, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Leadership and Influencing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Influencing, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Modeling, Automation, Data Security

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

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Integration, Automation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution: University of California, Irvine
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • Leadership and Influencing Skills: Google
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II: Macquarie University

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