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    • M

      McMaster University

      Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Respiration, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet, Planning, Mental Health, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Creative Designing in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Mental Concentration, Creativity, World Music, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Productivity, Team Building, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Scrimba

      AI for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Applications, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud Hosting, Generative AI, Web Development, GitHub, Cloud Security, Version Control, Front-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Pseudocode

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Store

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      682 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Open Source Technology, Technology Solutions, Computer Science, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Social Sciences, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      900 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Data Visualization Software, Telehealth, Agile Methodology, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tableau Software, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Big Data, Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular emotional intelligence courses

    • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
    • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
    • Music for Wellness: Berklee
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • AI for Web Developers: Scrimba
    • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Digital Health: Imperial College London
    • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania

    Frequently Asked Questions about Emotional Intelligence

    Coursera’s Emotional Intelligence courses offer learners the opportunity to develop skills that enhance personal and professional relationships:

    • Understanding the fundamentals of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
    • Techniques for improving emotional awareness and self-control.
    • Strategies for communicating effectively and managing interpersonal conflicts.
    • Skills for leading with empathy and building resilient teams.
    • Best practices for applying emotional intelligence in leadership and customer relations.
    • Insights into cultural intelligence and how to adapt emotional skills across diverse contexts.‎

    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:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that explain the basics of emotional intelligence and its importance in personal and professional settings.
    • Those with some experience in management or human resources can enhance their skills in applying emotional intelligence in leadership and team dynamics.
    • Advanced learners can focus on specialized applications of emotional intelligence in various professional fields such as education, healthcare, or customer service.‎

    Upon completing Emotional Intelligence courses, learners can obtain credentials that may support their professional development:

    • Professional certificates that may indicate foundational understanding and practical skills in emotional intelligence.
    • Specializations that focus on emotional intelligence, potentially enhancing personal growth and professional capabilities.
    • Certificates that can be presented to employers as evidence of a learner’s commitment to developing skills in managing self and interpersonal relationships effectively.‎

    Skills in emotional intelligence are valuable across a wide range of roles:

    • Human Resources Manager, utilizing emotional intelligence to enhance employee relations and organizational culture.
    • Team Leader, applying emotional intelligence to foster team collaboration and increase productivity.
    • Customer Service Representative, leveraging emotional intelligence to improve client satisfaction and conflict resolution.
    • Salesperson, using emotional intelligence to understand and respond to customer needs effectively.
    • Educator, incorporating emotional intelligence into teaching methods to support student development.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including emotional intelligence. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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