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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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    Google

    Leadership and Influencing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Personal Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Professional Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Growth Mindedness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Accountability, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Delegation Skills, Rapport Building, People Development, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Communication, Information Management, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Digital Communications, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Decision Making, Team Building, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Strategic Communication, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Comunicación efectiva para el líder actual

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Motivational Skills, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Building Virtual Relationships and Buyer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Sales Presentation, Sales, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Environment, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Microsoft Teams, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Overcoming Objections, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership and Influencing Skills: Google
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
  • Personal Skills: Packt
  • New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills: Starweaver
  • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder

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