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125 Online Short courses in Communication Studies

Mediation
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).

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

Strategic Communications
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.
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.
Learning Online - Communicating and Collaborating
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.
Advanced Writing
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.
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
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.
Personal and Virtual Communication
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.
Customer Service Excellence
In this Customer Service Excellence course offered by The University of Sydney you will learn what distinguishes exceptional customer service, and what it takes to set your organisation’s customer service performance apart.
Active and Effective Listening
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.
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.
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.
An Introduction to Intercultural Competence in the Workplace
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.
Negotiation
The Negotiation course offered by York University is an interactive learn-by-doing online program focused on practical negotiation skills and strategies.
Deaf Awareness - Online Training for Nurses
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.
Science Communication Building Blocks
Designed by the team behind the Science Communication Unit (SCU), UWE Bristol UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)'s renowned Science Communication programmes, Science Communication Building Blocks, offers a unique opportunity to bring cutting-edge expertise to your staff, students and teams.
Avoiding Bias
This Avoiding Bias course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of multiple programs.
Negotiation Skills Course for Professionals
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.