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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Research, Information Architecture

      4.7
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Multimedia, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Data Mapping

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Target Audience, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Corporate Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in Remote Work

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability Testing, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Understanding Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Communication, Employee Engagement, Social Media

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethics of Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Software Design Documents, Technical Documentation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Style Guides, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Cross Platform Development, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Usability, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping, Professional Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Professional Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Communication, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Writing, Social Media, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication design courses

    • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft
    • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
    • Communication in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
    • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
    • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
    • Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma: Coursera

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