83 Short courses in Communication Studies in North America

The English Language Program (ELP) at Virginia Commonwealth University offers seven sessions per year. These sessions have different start dates. Please review the session dates for the upcoming semesters.

Dalhousie University's Strategic Communications content will blend a theoretical overview with a practical application of public communications, focusing on learning by doing – writing, public speaking, media relations and more – on your own and with your peers. 

Dalhousie University's Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication course brings together the best theories and practices of communication between people in society. 

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Communication Skills programme in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology - RITx. 

Build English Skills for Business with this Business English Communication Skills Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Washington. Improve your ability to speak, write and understand English in professional settings.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the From Digital Technologies to Social Media in collaboration with Curtin University - CurtinX.

This this Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is valuable and appropriate for both beginning and experienced health professionals who need to communicate effectively with other professionals, patients, policymakers, or the broader public

The Speaking to Inspire - Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Washington gives you a method for preparing and delivering speeches that inspire and entertain. This course is part of the Dynamic Public Speaking Specialization.

The Mediation and Conflict Management course offered by Harvard University is designed to raise your awareness of your own approach to conflict, introduce a range of theories about mediation and participatory processes, and improve your conflict management skills.

The Negotiation course offered by York University is an interactive learn-by-doing online program focused on practical negotiation skills and strategies.

The Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century program offered by Harvard University will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to design effective risk communication messages that improve communication outcomes, increase trust in your organization, reduce public anxiety, and help key stakeholders make better decisions.

This Active and Effective Listening workshop offered by Concordia University Montréal is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes active learning, demonstrations, sub-group discussions and individual exercises. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing.

In this Speaking Publicly with Confidence and Clarity course offered by University of Toronto, you’ll learn how to create dynamic presentations from opening to closing, without visual aids.

In this Personal and Virtual Communication course offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic, we will examine and discuss personal communication styles and how emotions influence what we think, what we do, and what we say.

This Relationship Management course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is part of the Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization. 

This Avoiding Bias course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of multiple programs.

Improve your English, boost your tech career, and move toward a higher-paying job by leveling up your communication skills in English Communication for Tech Professionals brought to you by Arizona State University and English4IT. The English Communication for Tech Professionals course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. 

The English Language Program at Western British Columbia Polytechnic College helps students improve their English proficiency through structured, level-based courses. With monthly intakes and intensive classes, learners build essential language skills to achieve their goals and prepare for academic success.

Explore the University of California, San Diego Academic English program, tailor-made for international students aiming for university success.

This Successful Presentation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder is a part of  the Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation Specialization.