126 Online Short courses in Communication Studies

Are you compassionate and level-headed? Do you have a flair for resolving disputes and helping others collaborate towards a desirable outcome? Then a career in mediation could be right for you. Turn your skill set into a career with the Mediation training course from International Career Institute (ICI).

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 From Digital Technologies to Social Media in collaboration with Curtin University - CurtinX.

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.

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

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.

This Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Personal Assistant (P.A.) Skills from Hudson Courses Limited is designed to show you the life of working within the office environment. You will learn to develop new skills and improve on existing ones.

This Negotiation Skills Course for Professionals offered by University of Sydney is designed to help you power up your negotiation skills. Learning negotiation skills is a smart career move.

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

The Diploma in Advanced Writing Program from Lighthouse Academy which lasts for 12 months (52) weeks, focuses on building and refining required skills learned in previous stages of a student's academic life. Diploma in Advanced Writing Program integrates advanced-level writing and critical thinking skills.

Start turning your ambitions into skill and become the reason why your business thrives with this BSB40320/BSB40820 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business and Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication from Open Colleges. 

Throughout this An Introduction to Intercultural Competence in the Workplace course from The Open University UK, you’ll look at your own experiences and case studies from employees and employers around the world to analyse the critical role language use, identity claims, and culture can play in interactions you may have with others in a range of professional settings. 

University College London (UCL)'s Deaf Awareness - Online Training for Nurses short online course for nurses will help you better understand and communicate with D/deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) patients.

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 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.

By taking the Providing Feedback using the Sandwich Approach course offered by King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, the learner will effectively provide feedback to help the subordinate improve their performance by using the Sandwich Approach.

This Learning Online - Communicating and Collaborating course from the University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn will help you become an effective online learner and develop your online communication skills when working with others.

This Public Speaking - Skills and Techniques course offered by CQUniversity Australia will outline useful skills and techniques to maximise your capability as a public speaker in a variety of settings.

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.