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    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Safety Culture, Event Monitoring, Culture Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Development Environment, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Predictive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      I

      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Computing Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Information Assurance, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Data Storage, Cloud Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, Relational Databases, SQL, Unstructured Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Unix Shell, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Human Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Customer Insights, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Process Design, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yonsei University

      First Step Korean

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engineer: Google Cloud
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud

    Frequently Asked Questions about Communication Skills

    Communication Skills courses on Coursera help learners develop a range of interpersonal and professional communication abilities:

    • Effective speaking and listening skills for various settings, including presentations and meetings.
    • Non-verbal communication techniques, such as body language and eye contact.
    • Persuasive communication for influencing and negotiating.
    • Writing skills for crafting clear and concise emails, reports, and proposals.
    • Conflict resolution and assertiveness training to handle disagreements constructively.
    • Cross-cultural communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
    • Techniques for digital communication, including virtual presentations and online collaboration. ‎

    No prior experience is necessary to begin learning Communication Skills on Coursera:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic communication principles and practices.
    • Intermediate learners can enhance specific skills like public speaking or persuasive writing.
    • Advanced learners can focus on specialized areas such as leadership communication or crisis communication.

    Courses are structured to help learners at all levels improve their communication effectiveness.‎

    Completing Communication Skills courses on Coursera can lead to various credentials that support career development:

    • Certificates of completion that can be added to your professional portfolio or resume.
    • Professional certificates that affirm your expertise in specific communication areas.
    • Specializations that encompass multiple related courses to build in-depth skills that are attractive to employers.

    These credentials can enhance your appeal to potential employers and demonstrate your commitment to improving your communication skills.‎

    Strong communication skills are crucial for success in numerous roles across all industries:

    • Leadership positions, such as management or executive roles, where effective communication is key to team coordination and motivation.
    • Sales and marketing professions, where persuasive communication drives customer engagement and revenue.
    • Human resources, where clear and sensitive communication is essential for handling personnel matters.
    • Customer service roles, requiring efficient and empathetic communication to resolve issues and maintain client satisfaction.
    • Public relations and corporate communications, where professional communication shapes public perception and company messaging.

    Effective communication skills can significantly increase your career prospects and job performance, irrespective of the field.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including communication skills. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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