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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      Strategic Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, People Analytics, Statistical Programming, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, R Programming, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Good

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Mitigation, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Data Validation, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics (PT)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Windows Servers, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Application Security, Security Awareness, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Hardening, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Email Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Tsinghua University

      Learn English

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Leadership, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • AI for Good: DeepLearning.AI
    • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
    • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
    • Learn English: Tsinghua University
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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    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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