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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Professional HRM Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Responsible AI, Negotiation, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Talent Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Conflict Management, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Language Competency

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    The Bilingual Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    720 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, English Language, Language Learning, Requirements Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    695 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Drive Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Employee Relations, International Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    852 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    475 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Store, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    912 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Django Web Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Code Reusability, Web Development, Web Servers, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, MySQL, Database Design, Application Security, Model View Controller, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Migration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    676 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    986 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Positioning: What you need for a successful Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Target Market, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    984 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Professional HRM Mastery: Coursera
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University
  • The Bilingual Brain: University of Houston
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online: Arizona State University
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Swift 5 iOS Application Developer: LearnQuest
  • Django Web Framework : Meta

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