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    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Community Health, Data Literacy, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      640 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Keller Williams

      Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Real Estate Transactions, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Showrooms, Prospecting and Qualification, Closing (Sales), Branding, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Diplomacy, Infrastructure Architecture, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      New York University

      Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Financial Services

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Customer Service, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Strategic Sales Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, B2B Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Business, Customer Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
    • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Skills

    Top courses include Professional Skills for the Workplace from the University of California, Davis, People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success from IBM, and Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions from the University of Michigan. These courses cover communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership essentials.‎

    Yes. Many soft skills courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, work well with others, resolve conflicts, and build relationships. Courses often include practical techniques for presenting ideas, active listening, emotional intelligence, and working effectively in diverse teams.‎

    Not at all. Soft skills courses on Coursera are designed for everyone, whether you’re starting your career, moving into a leadership role, or seeking to build better connections in your current work or studies.‎

    Yes. Soft skills are essential for career growth and workplace success in every field. Coursera courses can help you develop these in-demand abilities, boost your confidence, and earn certificates that demonstrate your commitment to professional growth.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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