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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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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Advocacy, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      New York University

      Cyber Attack Countermeasures

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Big Interview

      The Art of the Job Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Storytelling, Personal Attributes, Enthusiasm, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Basics of Trauma Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Orthopedics, Splinting, Trauma Care, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Triage, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Patient Treatment, Radiography, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Medical Imaging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      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
      ·
      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Amazon Web Services

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Software As A Service, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Starweaver

      Stakeholder Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Expression

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Contract Negotiation, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Value Propositions, Consultative Approaches, Process Design, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
    • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
    • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Amazon Web Services
    • Stakeholder Management : Starweaver

    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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