In this course, you will learn how to structure clear messages, influence stakeholders without formal authority, handle feedback and conflict more effectively, communicate under pressure, and advocate for yourself in conversations about role, scope, and compensation. You will build practical communication skills you can use in everyday work, from writing sharper emails and decision-oriented updates to navigating difficult conversations and cross-functional alignment.
Effective Communication Strategies & Skills
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Effective Communication Strategies & Skills
This course is part of Career Effectiveness: Balance, Networking & Collaboration Specialization
Instructor: Evan Kimbrell
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Structure emails, updates, and proposals so the key message is clear and easy to act on
Influence stakeholders, handle feedback and conflict, and communicate more effectively under pressure
Adapt your communication across differences and advocate for your role, scope, and compensation more confidently
Skills you'll gain
- Stakeholder Communications
- Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Conflict Management
- Storytelling
- Intercultural Competence
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Communication Strategies
- Persuasive Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Stakeholder Management
- Influencing
- Business Communication
- Diversity Awareness
- Cultural Diversity
- Communication Planning
- Interpersonal Communications
- Verbal Communication Skills
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April 2026
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Career Effectiveness: Balance, Networking & Collaboration Specialization
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