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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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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Crisis Management, Journalism, Business Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Interviewing Skills, Media Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Test Case, Human Factors, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Vital Skills for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Statistical Visualization, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, Usability, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Statistical Reporting, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Research

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Research Report: Delivering Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Customer Insights, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fortinet, Inc.

      Fortinet Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Security Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, System Configuration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      467 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Code Review, Debugging, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Deep Learning, Program Development, Maintainability, Automation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, User Accounts, Cloud Services

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things and AI Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), Computer Vision, System Design and Implementation, Android Development, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Digital Communications

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
    • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Research Report: Delivering Insights: University of California, Davis
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
    • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
    • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics

    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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