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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      لغة الجسد | Body Language

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Effective Communication for Today’s Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Communication, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Performance Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Positivity, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empathy, Social Skills, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Leadership, Communication, Team Management, Stress Management, Psychology, Critical Thinking

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Social Engineering Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Investigation, Data Collection, Security Awareness, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Cybersecurity, Rapport Building, Email Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Conversational English Skills

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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      748 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • لغة الجسد | Body Language: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Negotiation Skills: LearnKartS
    • Effective Communication for Today’s Leader: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
    • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto

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