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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Community Health, Data Literacy, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Health Systems, Social Studies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Media Strategy, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings, Apple iOS, Technical Standard, Competitive Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Human Development, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Relationship Building

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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      CVS Health Retail Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Transaction Processing, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Oral Comprehension, Cash Register Operation, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Effective Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, People Management, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Planning, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Computer Vision Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Persistence

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Security

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Vocabulary, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
    • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
    • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
    • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computer Vision Basics: University at Buffalo
    • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto

    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.

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