IBM SkillsBuild

Collaboration

Collaboration is more important than ever in today’s workplace given the rate of digital transformation that organizations and people experience. You’ll need to be a team player, working cooperatively with other, managing relationships, and working with diverse perspectives. These learning activities will help you develop a set of skills and a mindset to become a more effective team member in the workplace

Beginner Business & Professional Self-paced Earn a Certificate

About This Course

What this course is about

This course teaches you how to excel in teamwork, group communication, and both in-person and virtual collaboration — all essential skills for today’s diverse, fast-moving workplaces.
Whether you're working with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, the course equips you with the interpersonal and collaboration skills needed to operate effectively in modern professional environments, including remote and hybrid teams.
Completing this course earns you a recognized digital credential/certificate, which you can add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly wallet. This credential validates your teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills — helping you stand out to employers and demonstrate readiness for modern workplace environments.
You’ll learn how to build trust, communicate clearly, understand team dynamics, resolve conflicts professionally, and collaborate productively using digital tools — preparing you to contribute meaningfully to any team.

What you will learn
Teamwork & Collaboration Skills

Contribute effectively as a dependable team member

Coordinate work, share responsibilities, and support colleagues

Build trust, rapport, and positive working relationships

Align team efforts toward shared objectives

Communication Skills for Collaboration

Communicate clearly and professionally in group settings

Practice active listening and adapt to different communication styles

Understand diverse perspectives and overcome communication barriers

Contribute constructively to discussions and decisions

Virtual & Remote Collaboration Readiness

Work confidently in remote or hybrid teams

Use digital collaboration tools effectively

Participate in productive virtual meetings

Understand online professionalism and remote-team etiquette

Understanding Team Dynamics & Development

Learn how teams form, grow, and evolve

Recognize team roles, strengths, and friction points

Adjust your behavior or leadership style to the team’s stage

Support high-performance teamwork through alignment and clarity

Conflict Management & Professional Interpersonal Skills

Handle disagreements professionally and calmly

Give and receive constructive feedback

Balance different perspectives and encourage healthy dialogue

Develop empathy, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal awareness

Outcome

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to collaborate confidently in any professional setting — onsite, hybrid, or fully remote. You’ll possess teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills that are essential for cross-functional teams, client interactions, service roles, and modern digital workplaces.

Category

This course is part of the Professional Skills learning path.

Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone looking to build skills in Business & Professional
  • No prior experience required
  • Career changers, job seekers, and upskilling professionals
  • Self-motivated learners who want flexible, self-paced learning