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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Environmental Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Data Security, Network Analysis, Firewall

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Integration, Data Transformation, Classification Algorithms

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Social Media Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Writing, Microsoft Office, Concision, Editing, Business Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Typography, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), digital literacy, Machine Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Meeting Facilitation, Microsoft Word, Business Correspondence, Proposal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Vibe coding, Advertising, Google Ads, Closing (Sales), Marketing Psychology, Copywriting, B2B Sales, Social Media Marketing, Product Strategy, Order Management, Generative AI Agents, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Materials, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Logistics Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Environmental Leadership: Duke University
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201): Packt
  • Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365: Coursera
  • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts: Skillshare
  • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds

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