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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 Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public History, Governance

    4.8 stars, 289 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (289) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Business Research, Job Analysis, Analytical Skills, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression

    4.7 stars, 810 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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, 373 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    4.8 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Lawsuits, Civil Law, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 633 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • 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
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Cyber Attacks, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 473 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Concision, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Communication, Professionalism, Recruitment

    4.8 stars, 17K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Data Analyst Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden

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Human Resource Management (13)

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