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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


  • P

    Packt

    Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Concision, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness, Productivity, Optimism, Positivity, Compassion, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Personal Development, Stress Management, Active Listening

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Conflict Management and Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Trustworthiness, Mediation, Collaboration, Follow Through, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empathy, Composure, Cooperation, Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Personal Integrity, Communication, Honesty

    4.4 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations and Strategies of Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Management, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Ethics, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    The Sage Handbook of Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Global Marketing, Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Big Data, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Service Recovery, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure

    4.7 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Education and Training, Educational Materials, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Higher Education, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Cryptocurrency Trading Skills Using Binance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Market Data, Blockchain, Portfolio Risk, Order Management, Risk Management, User Accounts, Compliance Management, Authentications, Regulatory Compliance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Account Management, Liquidation, Digital Assets, Verification And Validation, Multi-Factor Authentication, Wealth Management

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

    4.6 stars, 136 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Culture, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Managing Stress and Time

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Resilience, Stress Management, Prioritization, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Calendar Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Mental Concentration, Stress First Aid, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    4.5 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills: Packt
  • Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Arizona State University
  • Professional Skills: Conflict Management and Negotiation: Arizona State University
  • Foundations and Strategies of Social Media Marketing: Sage Publications
  • The Sage Handbook of Social Media Marketing: Sage Publications
  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills: Macquarie University
  • Apply Cryptocurrency Trading Skills Using Binance: EDUCBA
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
  • Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia: Copenhagen Business School

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