Master emotional intelligence (EQ) for personal and professional success. Learn to recognize, understand, and manage emotions effectively.
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Coursera
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Relationship Management, Leadership, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Resilience, Decision Making, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Development, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Relationship Building, Resilience, Communication, Stress Management, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Personal Development, Leadership, Empathy, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Positivity, Change Management, People Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Social Skills, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Resilience, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Self-Discipline, Open Mindset
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Browse the emotional intelligence courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Coursera’s emotional intelligence courses offer learners the opportunity to develop skills that enhance personal and professional relationships:
Understanding why you want to improve your emotional intelligence, whether for personal growth, effective leadership, or better relationships, will guide your learning. Regular practice in self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation is essential. Join relevant communities like emotional intelligence forums or workshops for shared learning. Work on real projects like journaling or role-playing exercises.
Emotional intelligence courses on Coursera are accessible to learners from all backgrounds:
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