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.
Join People SchoolTalent 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.
Unlock the Power of People Skills
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.
Advance Your Career
Negotiate confidently, advocate for yourself, and become the professional everyone wants on their team.
Eliminate Social Anxiety
Walk into any room with confidence, spark conversations effortlessly, and feel comfortable in any social setting.
Boost Your 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, Harvard University Instructor and behavioral researcher.
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.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Master every facet of interpersonal skills, from making powerful first impressions and building instant rapport to navigating difficult conversations.
Flexible & Accessible
Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, with our engaging online platform.
Meet Your Guide
Vanessa Van Edwards
Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, bestselling author, and Harvard University instructor who has spent two decades sharing evidence-based people skills with the world. Her books Captivate and Cues have been translated into 18 languages, and her research has reached over 300 million people worldwide last year.
Vanessa works with the world's most ambitious organizations — her clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Comcast, and she has spoken at MIT, Stanford, and SXSW. Her work has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur, USA Today, and The Today Show.
Her recent MasterClass, People Intelligence, became one of the top ten most watched classes of the year.
What's In People School
Your Complete Transformation System
12 Core Training Modules
Transform your people skills with Vanessa's proven social curriculum.
Your Coaching Team
Live workshops with Vanessa plus weekly accountability coaching calls.
Like-Minded Community
Connect with high achievers on a similar journey. Get feedback and grow together.
Incredible Support
Vanessa personally responds to questions. Concierge support throughout your journey.
Students come from companies large and small in more than 100 countries.
See Our Student Transformations
Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or changing careers, People School can help you accelerate.
12 Advanced Skills. 12 Powerful Secrets.
Here's what you'll learn in People School:
The Charisma Formula
Make a great first impression every time.
Prime Your Performance
Get people to take notice of your ideas.
Become Engaging
Master the nonverbal cues of trust and power.
Capture Attention
Start interesting conversations, keep them going, and pitch your ideas.
Build Trust
Create genuine connections that people can count on and believe in.
Harness Power
Own your presence and confidently take control in every setting.
The Likability Blueprint
Make an authentic impact and be the person everyone wants to be around.
Decode People
Go beyond words—understand people deeply by decoding their hidden signals.
The Conversation Blueprint
Make every conversation count and build relationships that matter.
Assert Yourself
Say what you mean and mean what you say—without hesitation.
Increase Your Influence
Influence isn't about power—it's about inspiring others. Here's how to do it authentically.
Strengthen Connections
Learn to build connections that feel real, last longer, and add value to every part of your life.
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.
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 $2,868 worth of additional bonuses
AI Tools ✨
$597Put 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 – Prepare for tough negotiations, sensitive discussions, or practice social skills
- ✦ Charisma Coach – Get personalized feedback on presentations, emails, and conversational charm
- ✦ Elevator Pitch Feedback – Create a compelling, concise pitch that captures attention
Body Language Mastery
$397Discover 20 nonverbal communication rules. With insights from over fifteen years of research, this course offers practical strategies to enhance your presence, confidence, and influence.
Decode Microexpressions
$349Learn 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.
Weekly Live Calls
$1,188Join weekly live group calls with our coaching team and fellow students. Get real-time feedback, practice your skills, and stay accountable as you build your people skills toolkit.
Powerful Presentations
$149Speak confidently in video calls, on stage, and in meetings. Get Vanessa's templates, openers, and stage tips.
Lie Detection
$149Learn how to detect lies and seek the truth in all your relationships, whether personal or professional.
Conversation Mastery
$39Learn to have confident and engaging conversations with anyone, anywhere. Discover how to handle difficult conversations and avoid awkward silences.
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.
Get Your Raise or Raise Your Rates
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
Practical tips and exercises to find the people that bring out the best of you. Plus how to avoid toxic people.
Cold Approaches
Vanessa shares her framework for seamlessly joining in on group conversations.
Deal with Difficult People at Work
Discover how to navigate personalities, harness the power of personality traits, and optimize your interactions.
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.
✓ People School is for you if...
- 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.
✗ People School is NOT for you if...
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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.
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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. But it only works if you do the work.
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You aren't willing to commit 1-3 hours a week: The program gives you lifelong access to the course and you can take it at your own speed, that said, we recommend spending an hour or two a week on it.
Student spotlight
After People School, Debbie accepted a new Sr. position with a $100,000 increase in her total package. She credits the interview and communication skills she learned in the program.
Individual experience. Results vary based on background, industry, and effort applied.
Join People School
One-time payment · Lifetime access to the course
That’s $6.84/day for a year — less than your morning coffee.
Created by Vanessa Van Edwards — Harvard instructor, 5M+ students
Lifetime access to:
- 12 core training modules + Q&A
- 33 Bonus People Skills
- Email Concierge Support
6 months included access to Labs:
- Live Workshops with Vanessa
- Weekly Accountability Calls
- Community Chat + AI Tools
- 6 Bonus Courses ($1,680 value)
“The best investment of my life.” — Bella M.
“This course was worth every penny and every minute invested.” — Monique A.
7-day money-back guarantee. Not satisfied? Full refund, no questions asked.
Eligible for 33.5 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Your employer may cover this. Get a reimbursement letter →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People School? +
People School is the only science-based people skills program developed with 10,000+ students. It's jam-packed with specific strategies, live examples, formulas, starter scripts, and a step-by-step plan.
How long does it take to complete People School? +
Typically 10-20 hours to go through the entire program. You have lifetime access to the course, so you can go at your own pace. Many students retake portions before important negotiations, networking events, or interviews.
How is this different from other soft skills training? +
Vanessa's books and other programs get people started—this program is designed to help you MASTER people skills once and for all with comprehensive curriculum, live coaching, and community support.
Who teaches People School? +
The curriculum was developed by Vanessa Van Edwards after 10+ years of research with 5M+ students worldwide. Vanessa answers questions during live office hours, and our coaches facilitate the community.
How long can I access People School? +
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 includes 6 months of access to our Labs. 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, 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 get reimbursed by my employer? +
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement or education credits. We provide receipts and can draft a custom letter explaining how People School benefits you and your company.
Does it count for Continuing Education? +
Yes! People School is recognized by SHRM to offer 33.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
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