Become the most compelling person in every room
Master the people skills that accelerate careers, deepen relationships, and make you unforgettable.
People School is a life-changing communication course and coaching program. Build strong professional relationships, craft a confident presence, and seize career opportunities.
Talent doesn’t open doors—people do.
You’re smart. You work hard. If you want more influence, more opportunities, more impact…you need more than technical skill.
You need People Skills.
And you need them taught by someone who’s done the research.
You’re not alone. Most people struggle with at least some aspect of interpersonal communication. But what if you could finally break through those barriers and unlock a world of new possibilities?
Unlock the Power of People Skills
We can help you transform your communication and take control of your career using masterful interpersonal skills. After our program you will learn to:
Command Respect & Influence
Confidently present your ideas, lead teams effectively, and become a go-to person in any situation.
Build Deeper Relationships
Connect authentically with colleagues, clients, friends, and loved ones. Stop feeling lonely and start building your tribe.
Skyrocket Your Career
Unlock promotions, negotiate confidently, and become the indispensable professional everyone wants on their team.
Eliminate Awkwardness & Social Anxiety
Walk into any room with confidence, spark conversations effortlessly, and feel comfortable in any social setting.
Boost Your Confidence & Charisma
Become more likable, memorable, and magnetic. Feel truly self-assured and empowered in all your interactions.
Achieve Your Full Potential
Stop letting people skills hold you back. Unlock your hidden potential and create the life you truly desire.
Introducing People School
Your Proven Path to People Mastery
People School is not just another online course. It’s a comprehensive, science-backed, and transformational virtual coaching program designed by Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author and sought-after people skills expert. Vanessa has spent years decoding the science of human behavior, and now she’s sharing her proven frameworks and strategies with you.
👩🏻🏫 Led by Vanessa Van Edwards
Learn directly from the world-renowned expert in interpersonal skills. Benefit from her years of research, tested methodologies, and engaging teaching style.
🧪 Science-Based Curriculum
Forget generic advice. People School is grounded in scientific research and proven psychology to deliver real, measurable results.
✨ Transformational Coaching
More than just videos. Experience a truly transformational journey with step-by-step video modules, interactive workbooks, and ongoing support from the Science of People team.
💯 Comprehensive Curriculum
Master every facet of interpersonal skills, from making powerful first impressions and building instant rapport to navigating difficult conversations and becoming a magnetic leader.
🌐 Flexible & Accessible
Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, with our engaging online platform.
Meet Your Guide
Vanessa Van Edwards
Vanessa Van Edwards is the captivating founder of Science of People and a multiple-time bestselling author, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in human behavior. Millions worldwide turn to her science-backed methods for mastering people skills. Her books have been translated into over 17 languages and are read around the world.
Vanessa’s expertise is highly sought-after by innovative companies like Google and Microsoft, and she has spoken at prestigious organizations including SXSW, Stanford and MIT. Major media outlets such as CNN, BBC, and CBS Mornings regularly feature her insights, solidifying her position as a leading voice in the science of communication.
Vanessa is an instructor at Harvard University where she teaches a Spring class on Effective Organizational Communication.
What’s in People School
12 Core Training Modules
Use our 12 step blueprint to transform your people skills, your confidence, and achieve a complete makeover for your presence. Vanessa guides you through her proven social curriculum to be more memorable, improve your bottom line, and gain more respect.
Your Coaching Team
Vanessa hosts her Live Workshops exclusively for People School students. She shares the latest people skills science, answers YOUR questions LIVE, and hosts incredible group coaching activities. The People School team hosts two weekly optional coaching calls to help you reach your goals faster.
Leverage Like-Minded Community
Join a community of passionate professionals working to improve their people skills. People School is the exclusive place to connect with like-minded high achievers on a similar journey. Get feedback, ask for advice, and grow together. Get inspired by others on similar journeys.
Incredible Support
Your people goals are unique to you. Vanessa reads and responds to every comment or question from students. She and our coaching team track your success throughout People School. Get customized support with our Concierge at any time. We are with you every step of the way along your transformation journey.
Students come from companies large and small in more than 100 countries.
Why Students Love People School
See Our Student Transformations
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or changing careers, People School can help you accelerate your career.
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It’s time to get more for your efforts. Go from being overlooked, no matter how hard you work, to UNSTOPPABLE.
12 Advanced Skills. 12 Powerful Secrets.
Here’s what you’ll learn in People School:
Skill #1
The Charisma Formula
Make a great first impression every time.
Skill #1
Skill #2
Prime Your Performance
Get people to take notice of your ideas.
Skill #2
Skill #3
Become Engaging
Master the nonverbal cues of trust and power.
Skill #3
Skill #4
Capture Attention
Start interesting conversations, keep them going, and pitch your ideas.
Skill #4
Skill #5
Build Trust
Create genuine connections that people can count on and believe in.
Skill #5
Skill #6
Harness Power
Own your presence and confidently take control in every setting.
Skill #6
Skill #7
The Likability Blueprint
Make an authentic impact and be the person everyone wants to be around.
Skill #7
Skill #8
Decode People
Go beyond words—understand people deeply by decoding their hidden signals.
Skill #8
Skill #9
The Conversation Blueprint
Make every conversation count and build relationships that matter.
Skill #9
Skill #10
Assert Yourself
Say what you mean and mean what you say—without hesitation.
Skill #10
Skill #11
Increase Your Influence
Influence isn’t about power—it’s about inspiring others. Here’s how to do it authentically.
Skill #11
Skill #12
Strengthen Connections
Learn to build connections that feel real, last longer, and add value to every part of your life.
Skill #12
Three ways to practice
Practice your skills yourself, with other students or with our advanced AI training rooms.
Live Workshops
Get feedback from Vanessa on your ideas, questions and strategies. She frequently teaches new mini-courses and bonuses based on your needs.
Accountability Coaching
Group coaching and practice with our Accountability Coach and other students. Review your resume, makeover your social profiles, practice for interviews. Whatever you need - we’re here to help.
Live Chat + AI Practice Rooms
Practice with other students as you learn, or use our conversational simulation tools to activate all your social strategies.
Get Exclusive Access to Labs
6 months of access to $1,877 worth of additional bonuses and resources
$597
AI Tools ✨
Put People School principles into action. Get custom AI feedback on your elevator pitch, conversation skills, and quickly revise any communication to be more charismatic.
Conversation Simulator - Whether you’re preparing for a tough negotiation, a sensitive discussion, or just want to improve your social skills, this simulator lets you tailor the situation to exactly what you need.Charisma Coach - Whether you’re crafting the perfect presentation, polishing your emails, or enhancing your conversational charm, this tool provides personalized feedback to elevate your charisma.Elevator Pitch Feedback - Create a compelling, concise pitch that captures attention and clearly communicates your value.
$397
Body Language Mastery
Discover 20 nonverbal communication rules. With insights from over fifteen years of research, this course offers practical strategies to enhance your presence, confidence, and influence. Master nonverbal communication and transform your interactions today!
$349
Decode Microexpressions
Learn to read faces and hidden emotions with step-by-step instructions and practical exercises. You’ll pick up on microexpressions and understand their meaning instantly. Whether you want to improve communication skills, build better relationships, or excel in negotiations, Decode is the perfect course.
$197
Lab Report
Stay current with the latest research in behavior, communication and professional development. Our team breaks down the most relevant research so that you can apply it every day.
$149
Powerful Presentations
This course will teach you to speak confidently in video calls, on stage, and in meetings. Get Vanessa’s templates, openers, and stage tips. Learn to craft engaging presentations. Whether you lead meetings, pitch on stage, or join sales calls, this course will transform how you share ideas.
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$149
Lie Detection
Learn how to detect lies and seek the truth in all your relationships, whether personal or professional. This course is invaluable for those who want to improve trust in their communication and enhance their deception detection skills.
$39
Conversation Mastery
Learn to have confident and engaging conversations with anyone, anywhere. Discover how to handle difficult conversations and avoid awkward silences. This quick course offers step-by-step guidance to thrive in any social setting.
Bonus Learning
Audio + Transcripts
Listen to People School at the gym, while you cook, or on your commute. We have downloadable audio files for every module so you can listen anytime.
Get Your Raise or Raise Your Rates
In this bonus video, Vanessa breaks down her comprehensive formula on how to confidently ask for a raise and increase your rates as an entrepreneur.
Micro Wins: The Science of Productivity
Learn Vanessa’s secret productivity approach.
Find Your People
Vanessa provides practical tips and exercises that will help you find the people that bring out the best of you. She also teaches us an equally important skill, how to avoid toxic people.
Cold Approaches
Ever found it tricky to jump into a discussion? Vanessa shares her “cold approach” framework for seamlessly joining in on group conversations.
Deal with Difficult People at Work
Learn the transformative secrets to dealing with challenging colleagues at work in this bonus video. Vanessa unveils her step-by-step framework, where you’ll discover how to navigate personalities, harness the power of personality traits, and effortlessly optimize your interactions, making this video an invaluable addition to your People School journey.
Is People School right for you?
After working with thousands of students, we’ve learned a lot about who can truly benefit from People School.
You’re driven to get more out of life and want the one universal skill that will help you, regardless of where your future takes you.
You want to strategically improve your communication, relationships, and the way you’re perceived — and you’re willing to spend 1-2 hours a week to get there.
You’ve tried improving your communication in the past and are ready to accelerate the process by getting help.
You’re willing to try new things and expand your comfort zone.
You’re tired of just getting information and want a plan for implementing things so you can truly change.
You want to learn how to manipulate people: We teach you how to be the best, most authentic version of yourself when you communicate, not how to play mind games with other people. If you’re here to learn how to “trick” people, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.
You want a “quick fix”: Every skill we teach, we leave time and space to turn it into an actionable part of your People Development Plan — your personal step-by-step plan for applying the knowledge. But it only works if you do the work. If you aren’t willing to do the work to make a lasting change, please don’t join. We want to work with committed students.
You aren’t willing to commit 1-3 hours a week: The program gives you lifelong access and you can take it at your own speed, that said, we recommend spending an hour or two a week on it until you’re done.
Join People School
Learn the people skills you need to succeed TODAY!
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$1995 ($2495)
One-time Payment.
- Lifetime access to:
- 12 core training modules + Q&A
- 33 Bonus People Skills
- Email Concierge Support
- 6 months included access to Labs:
- Live Workshops
- Weekly Accountability Calls
- Community Chat
- AI Communication Tools (
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Frequently Asked Questions
After working with thousands of students, we know there’s some common questions people have about People School. We’re here to help you answer them:
What is People School?
People School is the only science-based people skills program that’s been developed with over 50,000+ students. It’s jam-packed with specific strategies, live examples, formulas, starter scripts, and a step-by-step plan.
If you work with people, you MUST learn and master these skills to perform at the top of your industry. Without these skills, you’ll never reach as much success, impact, or influence as you could. Learn the skills you need to succeed at work and in life. How long does it take to complete People School?
Typically, it takes 10-20 hours to go through the entire program. However, because you have lifetime access, you can go faster or slower, depending on the pace of learning that works best for you.
And you can always go back and repeat modules if you’ve got a big meeting or event coming up and want to hone your skills. Many of our students retake portions of the program before important negotiations, networking events, or interviews.
How is this program different from other soft skills training or your book?
Vanessa’s book and other programs are set up to get people started on the right track with people skills — this program is designed to help you MASTER them once and for all.
Who teaches People School? Who answers my questions?
The curriculum was developed by Vanessa Van Edwards after 10+ years of research, experimentation, and trials with over 600,000+ students all over the world. Vanessa answers questions during live office hours, and our People School coaches facilitate the discussion forum.
$1995 seems like a large investment. What do I get for my money?
We totally agree. $1995 IS a large investment, which is exactly why we also offer the several finance options that spread payments over time.
If you want to discover and apply the skills you’ll use to accelerate your career, command the respect of your peers, and be seen as an invaluable member of any team, we’re confident you’ll have made a life-changing investment.
How long can I access People School?
People School grows with you. You get LIFETIME access to the 12 core People School modules. You’ll also have lifetime access to our 33 lessons of Bonus content.
Your enrollment also includes 6 months 12 months of access to our Labs (when you enroll by July 25th). This includes our Live Workshops, taught monthly by Vanessa, weekly Accountability Coaching with our People School coaches, our advanced AI tools, and our Community discussions.
After six months one year, you may continue accessing our additional Premium features for a People School student only price of $99/quarter.
Remember, you always have lifetime access to the core curriculum and bonus materials.
Can I Cancel? How does it work?
If you aren’t fully satisfied within 7 days of enrolling in People School, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Can I buy this for my team/company?
Yes, we can help your team or company’s employees get access. Email us at support@scienceofpeople.com and share your request, and we’ll contact you with more information. Can I get reimbursed by my work?
Some employers offer tuition reimbursements or allow you to use education credit. We provide a receipt for reimbursement. We’re also happy to draft a custom letter to your employer explaining why People School would help you and the whole company!
Does People School count for Continuing Education?
Yes! People School is recognized by SHRM to offer 33.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs), SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
Don’t see your question answered here? Email support@scienceofpeople.com and we’ll happily answer them for you.