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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Systems Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Process Design, Problem Management, Business Process, Product Lifecycle Management, Information Technology, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Factors, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Productivity Software, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Leadership and Management, Delegation Skills, Business Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Effectiveness, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Strategy, Service Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Databases, Automation, Project Planning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Epic Games

      User Interface in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Motion Graphics

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Version Control

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Palliative Care Capstone Projects: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
    • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI: University of Washington
    • Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
    • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
    • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Soft Skills?

    Soft skills—like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership—are essential for building strong professional relationships and achieving success across roles and industries. They complement technical knowledge and help you thrive in collaborative, fast-changing environments. Learning soft skills can improve how you connect, lead, and grow throughout your career.

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