No formal psychology background is needed. Keep practice focused on ordinary professional interactions and use invented scenarios when discussing sensitive situations. The course is management education and does not provide a psychological diagnosis or a clinical qualification.
About this course
Explore emotional intelligence as a management topic through this free course from Management Courses. All 15 videos are retained, including the introductory overview, several named models, a critical assessment and practical discussions of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation and social skills. The course encourages a more thoughtful approach to your own reactions and interactions at work.
Course at a glance
| Provider / Teaching team | Management Courses |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Management Courses |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Videos | 15 |
| Video duration | 2h 36m · allow extra time for practice |
| Format | Self-paced recorded training |
| Certificate | Not included with video viewing |
What you’ll learn
- Describe several models used to discuss emotional intelligence and their different emphases.
- Reflect on your reactions and distinguish an observation from an assumption about another person.
- Explore self-regulation, motivation and social awareness in workplace situations.
- Consider the arguments and limitations around emotional intelligence rather than treating a model as a complete explanation.
Skills you’ll gain
- Self-awareness
- Reflective management
- Self-regulation
- Social awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical reflection
Course Overview
The source course is organised around an overview of emotional intelligence, its components and possible workplace applications. It introduces models associated with Gardner, Bar-On, Goleman, and Salovey and Mayer, then includes a recording examining arguments for and against the concept. The later lessons discuss awareness, regulation, motivation and social skills, alongside neuroscience and cognitive reappraisal topics. Every source video is preserved. Use the ideas to reflect on observable workplace behaviour, and keep the course’s critical section in view when evaluating broad claims about intelligence, performance or relationships.
How to study the course
- Start by comparing the models rather than merging them into one definition. Note what each framework emphasises and which questions it leaves open.
- Use the component lessons to examine a simple workplace interaction. Distinguish what you observed from the interpretation you added.
- Finish with the application and critical material. Choose a modest communication habit to practise and evaluate the result without claiming that a framework explains everything.
Use the searchable classroom lesson list to revisit a specific explanation. Pause after a useful demonstration, reproduce a small example and explain the result in your own words. Keep a short note of what worked, what changed and what you still need to understand before moving on.
Who is this for?
This course is useful for managers, supervisors and professionals interested in interpersonal behaviour at work. It can help structure reflection before a difficult conversation or after an interaction that did not go as expected.
Before you start
No formal psychology background is needed. Keep practice focused on ordinary professional interactions and use invented scenarios when discussing sensitive situations. The course is management education and does not provide a psychological diagnosis or a clinical qualification.
Put the lessons into practice
Write a fictional scenario in which a colleague challenges your proposal during a meeting. List the observable facts, your immediate interpretation and two other possible explanations. Draft a response that asks a useful question before assuming intent. Revisit the scenario using two models from the course and compare what each helps you notice. Choose one practical behaviour, such as pausing before replying or checking an interpretation, and write how you would assess whether it improved the conversation.
This optional activity is provided by WikiFree for independent practice. It is not a graded assignment from the instructor. Keep your working notes, check the result against the task you defined and return to the relevant lesson when an assumption or technique is unclear.
Certificate / Assessment
Watching the public videos and using WikiFree progress tracking does not award a certificate, exam voucher, academic credit or instructor assessment.
Use your practice output to review what you can now explain and repeat independently. Completion tracking records your study progress; it does not replace an assessed qualification or professional experience.
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Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Emotional Intelligence for Managers: Free Course | Beginner | Self-awareness · Reflective management · Self-regulation | 2h 36m of video; practice time is additional |
| Performance Feedback: Free Course | Beginner | Performance feedback · Feedback planning · Listening | 2h 3m of video; practice time is additional |
| Workplace Motivation: Free Course | Beginner | Workplace motivation · Goal setting · Morale | 3h 18m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free People Management Course: Coaching and Team Leadership | Beginner | Manager mindset · Team effectiveness · SMART goals | 1h 24m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this course free to watch?
Yes. The public video lessons can be viewed in the WikiFree classroom. Free viewing does not include paid software, service subscriptions, provider membership benefits or a credential.
How long does the course take?
The 15 source videos total approximately 2h 36m. Allow additional time for pausing, practice, reviewing an example and checking your own result.
What background do I need?
No formal psychology background is needed. Keep practice focused on ordinary professional interactions and use invented scenarios when discussing sensitive situations. The course is management education and does not provide a psychological diagnosis or a clinical qualification.
Does watching the course award a certificate?
No. Video viewing and WikiFree progress tracking do not award a certificate, credit or an exam voucher.
Can I study on a phone?
Yes. The classroom has a responsive player and searchable lesson list. A larger screen and suitable practice environment are helpful for following software demonstrations or technical examples.
Provider: Management Courses. Videos play from the Management Courses channel on YouTube.
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