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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Active Listening, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (367) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Qualitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Survey Creation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

    ★ 4.6 (474) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Language Competency, Personal Attributes, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Job Analysis, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    ★ 4.7 (353) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Process Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (581) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Defibrillation, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Airway Management, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Building High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Organizational Development, Change Management, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Productivity, Leadership, Culture

    ★ 4.7 (573) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.7 (544) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Gap Analysis, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (716) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Communication, Influencing, Expectation Management, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (513) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
  • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto

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