As a self-described “recovering awkward person,” Vanessa Van Edwards wanted to find an online resource that would help her improve her people skills using science instead of vibes. When she realized none existed, she decided to build it. That idea became Science of People, a site dedicated to helping people better understand and connect with others through research-backed insights. Body language, relationships, workplace conversations; it’s the art and science of human interaction.
Science of People started publishing in 2012. At the time, Vanessa used a combination of free articles and YouTube videos to share her insights. But as the site became more popular, and her profile grew even more with the publication of her bestselling book Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, she and her business partner—a.k.a. her husband, Scott, Science of People’s COO—turned to Automattic’s tools.
First they moved Science of People to Pressable, our boutique hosting platform. And when Vanessa wanted to create People School, a structured online course that could bring together a global audience, she and Scott went with Sensei LMS, Automattic’s learning software. “We can control the experience in a way that we want to have our students use it,” says Scott. That’s something other platforms don’t let you do.
The students’ testimonials speak for themselves. “We’ve had students say to us, ‘this is the best online learning experience we’ve ever had,’” Vanessa says. In this video, you’ll see how Sensei LMS plays a pivotal role in delivering effective, accessible courses, giving students the skills they need to thrive. Start your journey to mastering people skills today at www.scienceofpeople.com.
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