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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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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Vital Signs, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Treatment Planning, Hospice, Caregiving, Personal Care, Mental Health, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Active Listening, Social Skills, Chronic Diseases, Patient Education and Support

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Business Intelligence Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Data Governance, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Statistics for Data Science Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Regression Testing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Nursing Practices, Scientific Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Data Analysis Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Threat Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Process Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Operational Analysis, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Product Family Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Advanced Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Market Analysis, Data Storytelling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Business Intelligence Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Statistics for Data Science Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
    • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
    • Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera Project Network

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Communication Skills

    Popular options include Improving Communication Skills from the University of Pennsylvania, Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills from Starweaver, and the Business English Communication Skills Specialization from the University of Washington. These cover verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, public speaking, and workplace messaging.‎

    Yes. Many courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. If you want to complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and confidently in both personal and professional settings. Topics may include writing effective emails, delivering presentations, giving and receiving feedback, and building interpersonal or cross-cultural communication skills.‎

    No experience is required. Most courses are beginner-friendly and designed to help you build communication skills from the ground up. There are also intermediate and advanced options for professionals looking to refine specific areas like leadership communication or persuasive speaking.‎

    Absolutely. Strong communication is essential across every industry. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, managing a team, or leading client presentations, Coursera courses can help you build practical, job-ready skills and earn certificates to show your growth.‎

    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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