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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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    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Culture, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Infographics, Case Studies, World History, European History, Environment and Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Dignity in Care, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Environment, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research, Sociology, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Nutrition and Diet, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Social Impact, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Personal Development, Empowerment, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Business Modeling, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    636 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Threat Management, Computer Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas

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