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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


  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

    4.7 stars, 383 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (383) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Amplify Your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Composure, Value Propositions, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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  • D

    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.8 stars, 512 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (512) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 53K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (53K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 214 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Patent Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (326) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Talent Pipelining, New Hire Orientations, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Legal Risk, Employee Engagement, Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Teaching, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, AI literacy

    4.8 stars, 434 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (434) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Jury Trial, Social Justice, Governance, Case Studies, Health Policy

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics, Pollution Prevention, Resource Utilization, Market Trend, Production Process

    4.7 stars, 563 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (563) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Israel State and Society: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Amplify Your Influence: John Wiley & Sons
  • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence: John Wiley & Sons
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University

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Human Resource Management (13)

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