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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Développement psychologique de l'enfant

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      790 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      587 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Economics, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Mapping, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Color Theory, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Communication, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UX Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Flows, Application Design, Mockups, Information Architecture, Ideation, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      866 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health

    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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