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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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    Meta

    Python Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Human Resources Management and GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Pipelining, Succession Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Mediation, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Payroll, Performance Review, Management Training And Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Advanced MySQL Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Development, SQL, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Query Languages, JSON, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Quality Improvement and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Service Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Customer Insights

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Project Estimation, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Project Finance, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

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

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

  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Human Resources Management and GenAI: Coursera
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
  • Advanced MySQL Topics: Meta
  • Quality Improvement and Management: Board Infinity
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: 28DIGITAL

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