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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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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainability Reporting, Project Finance, Governance, International Relations, Economics, Environmental Policy

    4.9
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Business Communication, Report Writing, Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Writing and Editing, Tactfulness, Diplomacy, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Editing, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Creativity

    4.7
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Teams, Target Audience, Microsoft Office, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Communication, Planning, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Insper

    Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Pediatrics, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Human Development, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Care Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Project Design, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Branding, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Performance Analysis, Brand Awareness, Instagram, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Trend Analysis, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Performance Metric, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Awareness, Digital Communications, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Advocacy, Telecommunications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Access, Requirements Analysis

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • Effective Business Writing: Logical Operations
  • Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University
  • Effective Presentations: Logical Operations
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância: Insper
  • Foundations of Data Science: Google

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Decision-making (15)
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Innovation (14)
Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

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