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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Political Sciences, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Water Resource Management

      4.9
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Differentiated Instruction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

      Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Productivity Software, Writing, Microsoft 365, Editing, Technical Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Psychological Association

      Interviewing Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Data Collection, Research, Analytical Skills, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Coaching, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Mobility Assistance, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Family Support, Personal Care, Care Management, Long Term Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Care, Patient Transfer Equipment, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Direct Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Android graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Android Studio, 3D Assets, Virtual Reality, Animations, Linear Algebra

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, Teamwork, People Development, Collaboration, Mediation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication skills courses

    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera Project Network
    • Aprende y diseña una presentacion atractiva con PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Interviewing Methods: American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L): University of California, Irvine
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Introduction to Android graphics: Imperial College London

    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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