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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

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      Northwestern University

      Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Lead Generation, Multimedia

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Executive Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, New Product Development, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Marketing, Market Opportunities, Product Design, Agile Methodology, User Experience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Technical Communication, Vocabulary, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentations, Financial Data, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Authentications, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      917 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Social Skills, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professionalism, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, System Software, General Networking, Information Privacy, Information Systems, Workflow Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Strong Work Ethic, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Data Warehouse Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Data Modeling, Snowflake Schema, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Data Architecture, Data Mart, Database Systems, Data Lakes, Data Validation, Data Integration, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Quality

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies: Northwestern University
    • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía: Arizona State University
    • Arabic for Beginners: Khalifa University
    • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
    • Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan

    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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