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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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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Data Security, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Management, Compliance Auditing, Database Administration, Problem Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Relational Databases, Compliance Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Selenium (Software), OAuth, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, API Gateway, Git (Version Control System), Test Case, Restful API, JSON, System Configuration, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Persistence, Empowerment, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Productivity, Positivity, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Return On Investment, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Auditing, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Containerization, .NET Framework, Cross Platform Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Application Performance Management, Web Applications, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Hands-on Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Active Directory, Web Applications, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

      Skills you'll gain: Loan Origination, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Communications Management, Compliance Management, Customer experience improvement, Loans, Credit Risk, Document Management, Financial Services, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-100: Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Apache Spark, Prompt Engineering, Data Management, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Statistics, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Data Pipelines, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Data Processing, Generative AI, Data Ethics

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Malware Protection

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Database Management and Core Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Software Design Patterns, Authentications, Maintainability, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Data Modeling, Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Copywriting, Image Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
    • Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero: Packt
    • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Cyber Strategy, Planning & Compliance: Macquarie University
    • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
    • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Exam Prep DP-100: Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate: Whizlabs
    • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt

    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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