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Soft Skills Courses

Soft skills courses focus on interpersonal abilities like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. You can learn how to navigate workplace dynamics, manage conflicts, and enhance your ability to work collaboratively. These skills are often practiced through role-playing, group activities, and reflective exercises.

Popular Soft Skills Courses and Certifications


  • V

    Voxy

    English for Global Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Constructive Feedback, Intercultural Competence, Rapport Building, Cultural Diversity, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Diversity Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, English Language, Business Communication, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Language Learning, Social Skills, Business Writing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Computer Science, Communication

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Workplace Leadership: Emotional Intelligence & Hybrid Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Interviewing Skills, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Follow Through, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Automation, Talent Acquisition, Discussion Facilitation, Talent Sourcing, Decision Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Leadership, Environmental Laws, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Journals

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Story, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 101K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (101K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.9 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (51K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • M

    Madecraft

    Customer Service Professional Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Campaign Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Support, Service Design, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience improvement, Assertiveness, Personalized Service, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Experimentation, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Cold Calling Mastery: Practical Sales Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), Telephone Skills, Concision, Direct Selling, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management, Call Center Experience, Lead Generation, Relationship Building, Business Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 216K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (216K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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How to choose the right Soft Skills course

Start with what you want to improve. If you want to improve communication skills for team collaboration, check for courses covering active listening, non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution. If you're interested in leadership and management skills, choose courses that focus on emotional intelligence, decision-making, and team motivation.

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