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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Project Control & Change Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Change Control, Project Performance, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Supplier Performance Management, Scope Management, Risk Control, Change Requests, Procurement, Contract Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Relationship Building, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Reporting, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analytics

    ★ 5 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Personal Success at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Communication, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Job Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Motivational Interviewing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    React Basics and Initial Projects

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Context Management, Web Applications, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Decode HR Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Performance Metric, Human Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resource Management, Business Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Critical Thinking, Business Acumen

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Define Research Objectives & Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Smart Goals, Research, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, AI literacy, Goal Setting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Trustworthiness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emotional Intelligence, Courage, Leadership Studies, Adaptability, Crisis Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Integrity, Compassion, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize SQL Queries: Uncover Performance Bottlenecks

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design, Database Management Systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Manage Bank Deposits and Interest

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Deposit Accounts, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mobile Banking, Cash Management, Loans, Consumer Lending, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Market, Finance, Investments, Economics

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Data Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Management Reporting, IT Management, Information Management, Data Management, Data Entry, Technical Communication, Project Documentation, Project Management Office (PMO), Data Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Identify Talent Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Management, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Talent Recruitment, Performance Analysis, Human Resources, HR Tech, Data Analysis, Talent Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Project Control & Change Management: EDUCBA
  • Recruiting Analytics and Talent Pipeline Management: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Personal Success at Work: Chris Croft Training
  • React Basics and Initial Projects: Packt
  • Decode HR Metrics: Coursera
  • Define Research Objectives & Methods: Coursera
  • Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • Optimize SQL Queries: Uncover Performance Bottlenecks: Coursera
  • Analyze & Manage Bank Deposits and Interest: EDUCBA

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