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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


  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Economics

    4.8 stars, 760 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (760) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Organizational Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Studies, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Rapport Building, Organizational Skills, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Business Communication, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

    4.6 stars, 293 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (293) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, People Development, Relationship Building, Human Development, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Crisis Intervention

    4.7 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (369) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Needs Assessment, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (143) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (372) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 893 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7 stars, 669 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
  • Foundations of Organizational Culture: John Wiley & Sons
  • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world: Sciences Po

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