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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    927 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Cooperation, Collaboration, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Social Sciences, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Behavioral Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    909 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Independent Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Comunicación efectiva para el líder actual

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Motivational Skills, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    872 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Group Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: Starweaver
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
  • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Comunicación efectiva para el líder actual: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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