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

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    Find the Best Communication Skills Course for Your Goals

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      University of California, Irvine

      Virtual Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Developing Training Materials, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Virtual Environment, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Compensation

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Employee Retention, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Law

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Speaking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Cooperation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Oral Comprehension, Interpersonal Communications

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Change Management, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      465 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Trustworthy Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Generative AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Human Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Advanced Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, International Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Business Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      731 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
    • Managing Employee Compensation: University of Minnesota
    • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Trustworthy Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis

    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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