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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research Design, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Teamwork, Composure, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Stress Management, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Personal Attributes, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Proofreading, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months