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    Soft skills courses can help you learn how to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and navigate workplace dynamics with emotional intelligence and adaptability.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Empathy, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Creativity, Technical Communication, Resourcefulness, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Product Management: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Testing, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, New Product Development, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Market Intelligence, Marketing Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Today’s Music Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, OpenAI, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      West Virginia University

      Sales Force Management

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Talend

      Talend Data Integration Certification Preparation training

      Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Management Systems, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Version Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      CVS Health

      Interacting with Customers

      Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Upselling, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Store Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Berklee

      Singing Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings : University of Washington
    • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
    • Product Management: Capstone Project: IBM
    • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University
    • Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
    • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
    • Talend Data Integration Certification Preparation training: Talend

    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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