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      Starweaver

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Performance Review, People Management, Goal Setting, Team Management, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy, Writing and Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fortinet, Inc.

      Fortinet Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Six Sigma White Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Project Documentation, Systems Analysis, Functional Specification, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Personal Development, Negotiation, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Organizational Development, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Version Control

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Portfolio Management, Team Oriented, Care Management, Project Closure, Patient-centered Care, Communication, Quality Improvement, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Managing Employee Performance: Starweaver
    • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
    • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
    • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
    • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
    • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
    • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio

    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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