Improve your writing, speaking, researching and editing skills with Sophia’s online English and communications courses. They’re designed to let you learn at your own pace – anytime, anywhere.
On average, Sophia students take 33 days to complete an English and communications course.
Even if you are not an English major, you may still need to take a couple English and communications courses to meet common general education requirements. Plus, you'll be honing on key writing and communications skills that can help you in your personal and professional life.
Which Courses Are Right For You?
Our ten current English and communication courses cover a range of topics. Try one or try them all. These courses are designed to build and improve your English and communication skills, they are not ESL courses.
- Communication at Work: Explore what makes for impactful written and verbal workplace communications.
- Conflict Resolution: Dive into the elements of conflict resolution and how to apply them to work and life.
- Discover the Writer in You: This course takes you through the writing process, from brainstorming, prewriting, and drafting all the way to revising, editing, and proofreading. If you have previously taken English Composition I, you do not need to enroll in this course.
- Sophia's English Composition I: Learn the tools to become a better writer and a more thoughtful reader.
- English Composition II: Designed to build upon the concepts taught in English Composition I, refine your knowledge of research techniques for academic writing.
- Foundations of English Composition: Hone your writing skills and learn to communicate more effectively.
- Public Speaking: This course takes you through all of the stages of developing a speech, from preparation to rehearsal to presentation.
- The Essentials of Managing Conflict: Gain foundational knowledge about managing and resolving conflict in your personal and professional life.
- The Power of Persuasion: Explore how persuasive writing strengthens important professional skills including communication, problem solving, and innovation skills.
- Visual Communications: Discover the principles of design and what makes visual communication such a powerful tool in getting a message across.
Reach Your Goals with Online English and Communications Courses
From their laptops, tablets or phones, Sophia students have successfully completed more than 80,000 online English and communications courses.
Learn more about your options for taking online English courses with Sophia.
