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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Materials, Lighting, and Rendering in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Game Design, Image Quality, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    IBM Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Process Analysis

    4.7 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Engagement, Growth, and Resilience in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, People Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Employee Performance Management, People Development, Staff Management, Talent Management, Human Resource Policies, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Resource Management, Talent Acquisition

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Payment Systems, Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Demography, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

    4.6 stars, 75K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (75K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Prospecting and Qualification, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Community Outreach, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Courage, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Meditation & Breathwork, Higher Education, Storytelling, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Trustworthiness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 160 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (160) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    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 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Driving engagement

    4.9 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning: Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Ethics, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Program Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social skills courses

  • Materials, Lighting, and Rendering in Blender: John Wiley & Sons
  • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Building Engagement, Growth, and Resilience in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam

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