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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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      Rice University

      Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Adult Learning Principles, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Graphical Tools, Data Access, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management: SkillUp EdTech
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
    • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp EdTech
    • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust

    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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