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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


  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Conversational English Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, English Language, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Vocabulary

    4.3 stars, 796 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (796) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Communication, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, People Development, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Communication, Culture, Digital Communications

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Applied Empathy

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Personal Development, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Resilience, Leadership, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Body Language and Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Interviewing Skills, Recognizing Others, Verbal Strategic Communication, Language Competency, Social Impact, Design, Spatial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Etiquette for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Business Communication, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Follow Through, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Digital Communications, Executive Presence

    5 stars, 33 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (33) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Interview Skills and Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Strong Work Ethic, Business Correspondence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Mastering Prompting Skills for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Ideation, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Customer Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Content Creation, AI Enablement, Target Audience, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Body Language Non-Verbal Communication for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Professionalism, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Conversational English Skills: Tsinghua University
  • Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication: Arizona State University
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Professional Skills: Applied Empathy: Arizona State University
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Body Language and Emotional Intelligence: EDUCBA
  • Business Etiquette for Professional Success: EDUCBA
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Interview Skills and Professional Communication: EDUCBA

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