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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Automation, Platform Trends, and Social Sales Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Regional Sales, Benchmarking, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Pipelines, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Market Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Digital Brand Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Management, Global Marketing, Social Media, Earned Media

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences

    4.4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Setting Appointments, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Scheduling

    4.4 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Enhancing Your Brand's Social Media with Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, TikTok, Social Media Analytics, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Brand Strategy, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Decision Making, AI Personalization

    4.2 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Financial Services, Banking, Retail Banking, Analytical Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Financial Regulation, Analysis, Finance, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Decision Making, Detail Oriented

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development, Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Usability, Design Research, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Generative AI, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automation, Platform Trends, and Social Sales Growth: LearnQuest
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills: LearnQuest
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios: Arizona State University
  • Enhancing Your Brand's Social Media with Content Marketing: Madecraft
  • Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills: EDUCBA
  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills: Coursera

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