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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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    Starweaver

    Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Guest Relations, Hospitality Services, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Professionalism, Teamwork, Coordination, Customer experience improvement, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening

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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, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Social Justice, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Diseño de cuestionarios para encuestas sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Research, Peer Review, Statistical Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Social Work, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Childhood Education and Development, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Body Language for Effective Professional Communication

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Lecturing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cultivate Empathy: AI Chatbot Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, ChatGPT, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, AI literacy, Relationship Building, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    English Skills And Communication For Managers And Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Oral Expression, English Language, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Tactfulness, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Employee Coaching, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Composure, Personal Development, Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Influencing, Accountability, Team Management, Management Training And Development, People Development, Teamwork, Communication

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients: Starweaver
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Diseño de cuestionarios para encuestas sociales: University of Michigan
  • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Body Language for Effective Professional Communication: EDUCBA
  • Professional Skills: Public Speaking: Arizona State University
  • Cultivate Empathy: AI Chatbot Conversations: Coursera
  • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • English Skills And Communication For Managers And Leaders: Alex Genadinik

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