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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Big Data, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Cyber Risk

    ★ 4.7 (587) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Mentorship, Performance Review, Budget Management, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, Project Controls, Management Training And Development, People Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Talent Recruitment, People Development, Leadership, Resource Management, Clinical Research

    ★ 4.8 (409) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

    ★ 4.7 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    ★ 4.6 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Planning, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Control, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Oriented, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Team Building, Team Motivation, People Management, Project Implementation, Process Management, Business Solutions, Workflow Management, Timelines

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

  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Debugging, Linux

    ★ 4.6 (596) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Systems, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (265) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Influencer Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience

    ★ 4.3 (195) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: 28DIGITAL
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills: Politecnico di Milano
  • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft

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