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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Prioritization, Agile Methodology, Business Priorities, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Reporting, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Reconciliation, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Systems, Sales Process, Accounts Payable, Billing & Invoicing, Financial Statements, Expense Management, Automation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personal Hygiene and Grooming Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Oral Health, Cleanliness, Oral Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Dental Hygiene, Professionalism, Professional Development, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Preventative Care, Hospitality, Design, Retail Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hospitality Management, Care Management, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies, Visionary, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Social Impact, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6 stars, 156 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Hydrology, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Aptly

    Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Real Time Data, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Persona Development, Generative AI, Brand Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, English Language, Literacy, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.4 stars, 496 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Telephone Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Interpersonal Communications

    3.2 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.2 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social skills courses

  • Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills: John Wiley & Sons
  • QuickBooks Online - Real-World Skills: Packt
  • Personal Hygiene and Grooming Skills: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI: Aptly
  • TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine

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