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Social Skills Courses

Social skills courses can help you learn effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. You can build skills in networking, teamwork, and persuasive speaking, which are vital in both personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like role-playing exercises and feedback mechanisms that enhance interpersonal interactions and help you practice these skills in real-time scenarios.


Popular Social Skills Courses and Certifications


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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    890 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Experimentation, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Science and Research, Economics, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, digital literacy, Communication, Technology Strategies, Web Applications, Content Management, Digital Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    International Water Law

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    456 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Advertising and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    975 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    663 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Document Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Litigation Support, Client Services, Mediation, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Case Law, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Public Policies, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    772 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Market, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Investments, Financial Modeling, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Expectation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Automation, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Workforce Planning, Socioeconomics, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social skills courses

  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • International Water Law: University of Geneva
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Advertising and Society: Duke University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo

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Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

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