• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Communication Skills

    Communication Skills Courses

    Communication skills courses can help you learn how to express ideas clearly, listen actively, and engage effectively in personal, academic, and professional settings.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Communication Skills Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      861 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      448 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      B

      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Design, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Proofreading, Multimedia, GitHub, Content Management, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EC-Council

      Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      224 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Project Closure, Analysis, Communication, System Requirements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      673 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Incident Response and Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Document Management, Data Integrity, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      734 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Leeds

      Managing Major Engineering Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Return On Investment, Cost Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integrated Marketing Communications, Personalized Service, Digital Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging, Failure Analysis, File Systems, Embedded Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Processing, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Application Security, Technical Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      825 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Searches related to communication skills

    communication skills for engineers
    communication skills for university success
    communication skills for engineering scholars
    improving communication skills
    effective communication skills
    verbal communication skills
    business english communication skills
    public speaking communication skills
    1…143144145…589

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

    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
    • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
    • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
    • Managing Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
    • Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Why Learn Communication Skills?

    Communication skills are essential for expressing ideas clearly, building relationships, and collaborating effectively in any setting. They play a key role in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and career growth. Learning communication skills can help you connect with others, present ideas with confidence, and succeed across professional and personal environments.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok