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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication

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

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • C

    Coursera

    Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Journey Mapping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Flows, UI/UX Strategy, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design

    ★ 4.4 (420) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (956) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making

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

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Teamwork, Influencing, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Communication Planning, IT Security Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Test Planning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Testing, Project Management

    ★ 4.8 (334) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (548) · 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

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Workforce Development, Personal Development, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness, Collaboration, Adaptability

    ★ 4.7 (572) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

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

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate Your Data Science Career

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Autoencoders

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

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Strategic Communication, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Communication Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Target Audience

    ★ 4.5 (491) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes: Coursera
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership: California Institute of the Arts
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester

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