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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

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      896 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Expense Reports, Test Case, Scenario Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Language Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Professional Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Meeting Facilitation, Product Requirements, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Web Analytics, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing, MarTech, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

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

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      Imperial College London

      Epidemiology for Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

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

    • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
    • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • TOEFL Preparation: University of California, Irvine
    • Professional Scrum Master: SkillUp
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
    • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London

    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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