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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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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Infant Care, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity, Relationship Building, Sensory Systems Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PracticalGrowth

    Thriving at Work: Staying Sane & Productive

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Planning, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Scheduling, Mental Concentration, Assertiveness, Automation, Adaptability, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Active Listening, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Communication, Change Management, Accountability, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Social Impact, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Social Studies, Digital Transformation, International Relations, Asset Management, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Active Listening, Compassion, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Communication, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Networking Tools for Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Thought Leadership, Drive Engagement, Blogs, digital literacy, Productivity Software, Social Media, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    How to Become a Great Public Speaker

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Driving engagement, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Storytelling, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Content Creation, Habit Formation, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Pediatric First Aid, Defibrillation, Clinical Assessment, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Blood Pressure, Vital Signs, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Write Persuasive Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, A/B Testing, Persuasive Communication, B2B Sales, Email Marketing, Business Writing, Sales, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Content Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Community Outreach, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Thriving at Work: Staying Sane & Productive: PracticalGrowth
  • Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations at Work: Madecraft
  • The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Rice University
  • Digital Networking Tools for Career Success: EDUCBA
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • How to Become a Great Public Speaker: Madecraft

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