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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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    University of Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Culture, Social Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Study Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Honesty, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Relationship Building, digital literacy

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Essential Online Collaboration Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Relationship Building

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Huddersfield

    Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Time Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · 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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cultural Agility for Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Team Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Resilience, Curiosity, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Essential Online Collaboration Skills: Coursera
  • Cultivate Empathy: AI Chatbot Conversations: Coursera
  • Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication: University of Huddersfield
  • Body Language for Effective Professional Communication: EDUCBA
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • New Leader Essentials: Build Teams with 20 Skills: Starweaver
  • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

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