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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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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Social Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MedCerts

    Verbal Operants

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Non-Verbal Communication, Human Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Cultural Agility for Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Empathy, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Study Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Vocabulary, Adaptability, Blended Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
  • Verbal Operants : MedCerts
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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