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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Experimentation, Social Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Team Building

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, General Sales Practices, Service Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Visual Design, Report Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Technical Communication, Analytical Skills, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Become a Journalist: Report the News!

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Research Reports, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Community Outreach, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Structure Lifecycle Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Conversion Funnel Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insights, Customer Communications Management, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Workflow Management, B2B Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Forecasting & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Risk Mitigation, Forecasting, Financial Management, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Performance Stress Testing, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Crisis Intervention, Vulnerability Assessments, Triage, Technical Communication, Resilience, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Performance Improvement, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Leadership Mastery: Lead, Inspire & Drive Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Psychological Evaluations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Typography

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design, Art History, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Research, Peer Review, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management, Data Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
  • Data Visualization and Reporting: Coursera
  • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
  • Structure Lifecycle Marketing: Coursera
  • Strategic Forecasting & Risk Management: Starweaver
  • Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery: Macquarie University
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Leadership Mastery: Lead, Inspire & Drive Impact: LearnKartS

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