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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


  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Governance, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (393) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Personal and Real Property Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Property and Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Property Management, Estate Planning, Civil Law

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.6 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Literacy & Trauma Informed Instruction for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Literacy, Working With Children, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Instructional Strategies, Trauma Care, Instructional Design, Higher Education, K-12 pedagogy, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.7 stars, 332 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Supply and Demand

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Demand Planning, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Management, Production Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Economic Fluctuations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Business Law and the Legal Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Relations, Legal Risk, Civil Procedures, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Commercial Laws, Environmental Regulations, Labor Compliance, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Immigration Law, Business Ethics, Arbitration, Legal Strategy, Asset Protection, Property and Real Estate, Tax Management, Real Estate Transactions

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    4.9 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 325 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Facebook For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Safety and Security, Communication, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Event Management, Group Policy, Relationship Building, Content Scheduling, Web Presence, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Personal and Real Property Laws: Pearson
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • Digital Literacy & Trauma Informed Instruction for Educators: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • Supply and Demand: Pearson
  • Economic Fluctuations: Pearson
  • Business Law and the Legal Environment: Pearson
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System

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