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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation

    4.4 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Small Data

    4.2 stars, 158 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis

    4.8 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing

    4.8 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Managing Stress and Time

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Stress First Aid

    4.6 stars, 156 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Social Studies

    4.4 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (155) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Product Support, Marketing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Product Knowledge, Product Demonstration, New Hire Orientations, Vocabulary, Greeting Customers, Oral Expression, Recruitment, Product Promotion, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour, Employee Onboarding, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

    4.9 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    4.6 stars, 162 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Advocacy, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Writing

    4.3 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation, Security Controls, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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