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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.


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Popular Communication Skills Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership, Business Ethics, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Active Listening, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Usability, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review

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    University of California, Irvine

    Grammar and Punctuation

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Peer Review, English Language

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Strength, Time Management & Networking for Leaders Success

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Resilience, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Research, Writing, Oral Expression

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Design and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Code Review, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Java, Software Documentation, Maintainability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Financial Management, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Negotiation

    Build toward a degree

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Chris Croft Training

    Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Game Theory, Overcoming Obstacles, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Development, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Managing Uncertainty and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, User Story, Communication Planning, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Change Control, Project Management, Project Planning, Backlogs, Release Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Transaction Processing, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 : Logical Operations
  • Strength, Time Management & Networking for Leaders Success : Creo Incubator
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
  • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players: Chris Croft Training

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