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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


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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Feedback Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Social Engineering Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Investigation, Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Cybersecurity, Rapport Building

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Self-Awareness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Assertiveness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Decision Making

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Team Building, Decision Making, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Professional Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Diseño de cuestionarios para encuestas sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Statistical Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Employee Engagement, Kanban Principles, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Adaptability, Accountability, Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social skills courses

  • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Feedback Skills: Packt
  • Social Engineering Expert: Packt
  • Body Language for Effective Professional Communication: EDUCBA
  • Assertiveness Skills: Packt
  • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Diseño de cuestionarios para encuestas sociales: University of Michigan
  • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva

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