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      Coursera Project Network

      Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Content Creation, Marketing Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Restful API, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Middleware, Web Applications, Server Side, NoSQL, Javascript, Development Testing, Application Security, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Parent Communication, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Simulations, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Statistics and Clustering in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, UI Components, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Human Machine Interfaces, Application Frameworks, Automation, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management Systems, Node.JS, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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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

    • Status: New
      New
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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Internet Of Things, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Health Technology, Molecular Biology, Engineering Design Process, Biology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Cloud Management, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express: Board Infinity
    • La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción: Universidad Austral
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Statistics and Clustering in Python: University of London
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph: Packt
    • Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL: SkillUp EdTech
    • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science

    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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