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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Smart Goals, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Professionalism, Strategic Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media: Schedule and Respond Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Customer Communications Management, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Brand Strategy, Performance Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Performance Measurement, Calendar Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Analysis, Web Presence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Information Gathering and Vetting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Business Research, Data Literacy, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

    4 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaborative Software, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Chart.js, Data Validation, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (151) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Trend Analysis, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Market Opportunities, Analysis, Open Mindset, Creativity, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 518 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (518) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Film Photography: Exposure, Metering & Key Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creative Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
  • Social Media: Schedule and Respond Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management: Board Infinity
  • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt
  • Professional Skills: Information Gathering and Vetting: Arizona State University
  • Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills: Arizona State University
  • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills: EDUCBA

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