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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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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Care Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Portfolio Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Business Etiquette for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Business Communication, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Follow Through, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Digital Communications, Executive Presence

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Driving engagement

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Concision, Communication Planning, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Communication, Influencing, AI Enablement, Drive Engagement, Productivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Compensation Strategy, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Coordination, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Attributes, Professional Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications, AI literacy, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, Oral Expression, General Sales Practices, Sales Prospecting, Verbal Communication Skills, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Target Market, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Persona Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Delegation Skills, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Administration, Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Clinical Assessment, Change Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
  • Conflict Management Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Etiquette for Professional Success: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications: Coursera
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
  • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera
  • Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace: Starweaver

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