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Soft Skills Courses

Soft skills courses can help you learn effective communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. You can build skills in active listening, adaptability, and problem-solving through practical exercises and role-playing scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like feedback frameworks, collaboration software, and time management techniques that enhance interpersonal interactions and productivity in various environments.


Popular Soft Skills Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Factors, Science and Research, Robotics

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Power of Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Probability, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Jupyter, Python Programming, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    870 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Matplotlib

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Strategy, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Regression Analysis, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular soft skills courses

  • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Power of Statistics: Google
  • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington

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