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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Behavioral Management, Student Support and Services, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Registration, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months