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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Team Motivation, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Statistical Process Controls, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

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      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Personal Development, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Decision Making

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      809 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      PMI-PMPĀ® Certification Training Course

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Kanban Principles, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Performance Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, English Language, Delegation Skills, Staff Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.8
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      GoodwillĀ® Career Coach and Navigator

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Goal Setting, LinkedIn

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      397 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

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      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      834 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

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      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Communications, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interviewing Skills, Data Access, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Synthesis, Data Manipulation

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      610 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Project Closure, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Kanban Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases:Ā Kennesaw State University
    • اعمل بذكاؔ أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: Ų„ŲÆŲ§Ų±Ų© Ų§Ł„ŁˆŁ‚ŲŖ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų®ŲµŁŠ ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ł…Ł‡Ł†ŁŠ:Ā University of California, Irvine
    • PMI-PMPĀ® Certification Training Course:Ā LearnKartS
    • Business English: Management and Leadership:Ā Arizona State University
    • GoodwillĀ® Career Coach and Navigator:Ā Goodwill Industries International
    • Practical Data Science with MATLAB:Ā MathWorks
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction:Ā Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications:Ā Stanford University
    • Google ćƒ‡ćƒ¼ć‚æć‚¢ćƒŠćƒŖćƒ†ć‚£ć‚Æć‚¹:Ā Google

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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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