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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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    Coursera

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Timelines, Editing, File Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Engineering Management, Leadership Development, Curiosity, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Social Skills, Time Management, Prioritization

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Valuation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Effective Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Relationship Building, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Survey Creation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Establishing Product-Market Fit

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Target Audience, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Continuous Improvement Process, Needs Assessment, Ideation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    H

    Harvard Business Review

    Communicate with Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Graphic and Visual Design, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Merchandising

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandise Displays, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing: Coursera
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
  • Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategies for Effective Engagement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science

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