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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, User Accounts

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Culture, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Management, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Collaboration, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Planning, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Market Opportunities, Constructive Feedback, Investigation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Markov Model, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Building Products at Global Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Management, Software Design, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Solution Architecture, Leadership and Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Amazon Web Services, Management Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Modern Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Develop Talent and Coach for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, People Development, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Training and Development, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Willingness To Learn, Coaching, Drive Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Team Leadership, Performance Improvement, Communication Strategies, Team Collaboration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Special Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Videography, Video Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Content Creation, Timelines, Graphics Software, Control Panels, Color Matching

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Centers, Data Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Engineering, Cyber Risk, Service Level

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations and Reconnaissance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Testing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, NIST 800-53, Network Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
  • Oracle SQL 21c: Database Design & Query Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
  • Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Building Products at Global Scale: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Modern Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Develop Talent and Coach for Success: Harvard Business Review
  • The Persuasive Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Special Effects: Skillshare

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