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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Containerization

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Public Policies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    PM4R Agile: mentalidad ágil en proyectos de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Adaptability, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Accountability, Continuous Improvement Process, Collaboration, Team Management, Project Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Interviewer training for Hiring Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Employee Training, Workplace inclusivity, Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Training and Development, Diversity Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
  • مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials: Amazon Web Services
  • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
  • PM4R Agile: mentalidad ágil en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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