Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the power of assertiveness with this comprehensive course designed to help you communicate with confidence, clarity, and control. By the end of this course, you’ll master essential assertiveness techniques to improve relationships, foster leadership skills, and navigate challenging situations effectively. The course begins with practical assertive techniques, introducing methods like empathic, discrepancy, and consequence approaches, and guiding you on when and how to apply them. You will then delve into leadership-specific assertiveness, learning traits and strategies to lead with confidence and authority. As you progress, discover powerful tools to deal with workplace negativity, handle aggressive behavior, and say "no" firmly yet respectfully. You will also explore practical advice tailored to shy and introverted individuals, empowering you to find your voice and express yourself in any situation, including when communicating with your boss. Perfect for professionals, leaders, and individuals aiming to communicate confidently, this course requires no prior knowledge and is suitable for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to enhance personal growth, improve workplace dynamics, or build leadership qualities, this course offers actionable tools to become assertive with ease.