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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


  • N

    National Business Institute

    Business Contract Litigation Boot Camp

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Pleadings, Litigation Support, Civil Law, Trial Preparation, Intellectual Property, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Payment Processing and Collection, Due Diligence, Fraud detection, Claims Processing, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Planning, Communication

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Social Work, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 138 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (138) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 414 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (414) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

    4.7 stars, 5.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Adjudication, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Public History

    4.8 stars, 470 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.9 stars, 5.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Social Justice, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Business Organizations and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Tax Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, Business Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Governance, Business, Business Leadership, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Maximizing Facebook: Marketplace & Features

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Event Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Shared Media, Event Management, Content Scheduling, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Public Affairs, General Sales Practices, Content Creation, Selling Techniques, Online Advertising, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8 stars, 360 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (360) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Contract Litigation Boot Camp: National Business Institute
  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Sports and Society: Duke University
  • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
  • Business Organizations and Ethics: Pearson

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