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Communication Foundations

Beginner 1.2 hours English Completion Certificate

What you'll learn

Apply the four building blocks of communication
Tailor a message to your audience
Read and use context effectively
Listen actively and respond well
Communicate clearly in meetings
Improve digital and written messages

This course includes

1.2h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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Instructor

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Brenda Bailey-Hughes
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Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes and Tatiana Kolovou, both faculty at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and longtime communication educators.

Requirements

  • No prior experience required

Who this course is for

  • Professionals at any career stage
  • New managers and team members
  • Anyone improving workplace communication

About this provider

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LinkedIn Learning
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Frequently asked questions

Any professional who wants clearer, more effective workplace communication — it's role-agnostic and assumes no prior study.
People, message, context and listening — the framework the course uses to improve communication across meetings, presentations and digital channels.
Just over an hour.
On a LinkedIn Learning subscription (~$39.99/month, free trial; free via many libraries), with a shareable certificate of completion.
Yes — durable human skills like communication consistently rank among the most sought-after capabilities in 2026 workforce reports.
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LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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