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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 Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, Change Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Participatory AI for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Impact, Community Development, Community Outreach, AI literacy, Design Thinking, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Scenario Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance

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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Chris Croft Training

    New Manager Skills Toolkit

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Problem-Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Solutions, Complex Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Solution Selling, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Analysis, Resourcefulness, Analytical Skills, Conflict Management, Creativity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Process Development, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Case Studies, Community Outreach, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Communication Skills for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Infographics, Business Communication, Interactive Data Visualization, Concision, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Electronic Media, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    GenAI in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Meta Ads Manager, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

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

  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Participatory AI for Social Impact: University of Michigan
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford Online
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • New Manager Skills Toolkit: Chris Croft Training
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Logical Operations
  • Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities: Pearson
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle: ESSEC Business School
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University

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