One of LinkedIn Learning's most popular durable-skills courses. In a little over an hour it breaks effective communication into four building blocks — people, message, context and listening — and shows how to apply them. Clear and widely applicable, a strong grounding in a skill that matters in almost every role.
Good for: A clear grounding in effective everyday communication.
Less suitable if: You want a specific skill like public speaking or writing only.
Skills you'll gain
CommunicationActive listeningMessagingInterpersonal skillsWorkplace communication
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You want stronger everyday communication
You want a durable, transferable skill
You are early or mid-career
Consider something else if you…
You want public speaking specifically
You want writing only
You are already a strong communicator
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: About 1 hour.
About this course
Communication Foundations is one of LinkedIn Learning's most popular durable-skills courses. In a little over an hour it breaks effective communication into four building blocks — people, message, context and listening — and shows how to apply them across the situations that fill a workday: meetings, presentations, email and chat.
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
What it costs
Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).
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Instructor
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Brenda Bailey-Hughes
LinkedIn Learning instructor
Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes and Tatiana Kolovou, both faculty at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and longtime communication educators.
About this provider
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