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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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    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Cooperation, Collaboration, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Social Sciences, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Empathy, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Plan Execution, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

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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, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Research Methodologies, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Digital Communications, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Neurology, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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