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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


  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    I

    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Team Collaboration, Communication, Employee Engagement, Teamwork, Personal Development, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Behavior Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Expression, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Model Training, Dataflow, Big Data, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Money: Risk, Wealth, and Our Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Portfolio Risk, Supply And Demand, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Management, Market Dynamics, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Finance, Economics, Asset Management, Financial Management, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PwC

    Problem Solving with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Decision Making, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: LearnKartS
  • Learn Chinese: HSK Test Preparation: Peking University
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Money: Risk, Wealth, and Our Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC

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