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60 Short courses in Communication Studies in United States

English Language Program (ELP)
The English Language Programme at Virginia Commonwealth University offers seven sessions per year. These sessions have different start dates. Please review the session dates for the upcoming semesters.
Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health
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
Business English Communication Skills
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.
From Digital Technologies to Social Media
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.
Speaking to Inspire - Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches
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.
Avoiding Bias
This Avoiding Bias course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of multiple programs.
ASU-USA English Language Program Pathway
This ASU-USA Pathways course from Arizona State University is designed for international students who want to begin their undergraduate degree program at an American university, but need to first improve their English language proficiency scores and/or academic readiness for admission.
Applied Risk Communication for the 21st Century
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.
Communication Skills
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.
Relationship Management
This Relationship Management course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is part of the Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization.
Mediation and Conflict Management
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.
Academic English
Explore the University of California, San Diego Academic English program, tailor-made for international students aiming for university success.
Successful Presentation
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.
Persuasive Communication Bootcamp
In the Persuasive Communication Bootcamp course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you’ll hone your communication skills in four essential areas: public speaking, critical thinking, visual persuasion, and audience adaptation.
Communication Strategies - Presenting with Impact
The Communication Strategies - Presenting with Impact course offered by Harvard University will help you gain skills and techniques to engage, inform and inspire others, improving your ability to communicate as a leader.
Overcoming Resistance - The Influence Equation
Whether we’re negotiating, giving feedback, managing up, or leading change, we are all familiar with resistance. The Overcoming Resistance - The Influence Equation course offered by Harvard University will explain what to do when you encounter resistance.
Resolving and Transforming Conflict
This Resolving and Transforming Conflict course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University.
People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success
Master powerful people and soft skills for achieving professional success. This People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success program course is offered by Coursera in partnership with IBM.
Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders
This Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is part of the Communication Skills for Engineers Specialization. When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
Good with Words - Speaking and Presenting
This Good with Words - Speaking and Presenting, Specialization course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan offers you opportunities to practice everything from giving a speech, to pitching an idea, to delivering a meaningful apology.