Social courses can help you learn effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the dynamics of group behavior. You can build skills in active listening, empathy development, and cultural awareness, which are vital for fostering inclusive environments. Many courses introduce tools like social media analytics, survey design software, and collaboration platforms that enhance your ability to engage with diverse communities and implement feedback-driven improvements.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Business Analysis, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Information Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Team Management, Decision Making, Communication, Relationship Building, Telecommuting, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Instagram, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Sociology, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Social Media, Vocabulary, Grammar
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months