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      University of London

      Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Merchandising

      Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Building and Working with Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Application Development, Performance Tuning

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

      Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Supporting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Project Closure, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Project Controls, Change Requests, Quality Control, Contract Management, Financial Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Management, Scheduling, Resource Management, Cost Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Design and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, User Story, Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases y primeros pasos en latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Innovation, Performance Analysis, Business Planning, Project Performance, Solution Design, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, User Experience, Team Building, Team Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
    • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera Instructor Network
    • R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Program Management Supporting Process: LearnKartS
    • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
    • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum: SkillUp
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University

    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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