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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Project Documentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Customer Insights, Quality Assessment, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management, Project Management, Business Process, Project Scoping, Project Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, JSON, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Testing, Unit Testing, User Experience Design, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Test Case

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, File Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Application Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Plant Operations and Management, Thermal Management, Building Codes, HVAC, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    184 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Contingency Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented, Empathy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Real Estate Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Real Estate, Forecasting, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Investments, Financial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Define Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University

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