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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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    • C

      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

    • C

      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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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Writing, Grammar, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Business Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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

    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Designing the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Service Design, Forecasting, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Policy Development, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      El arte de negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Infectious Disease Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Concision, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Communication, Writing, Business Research, Self-Awareness, Recruitment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      750 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Campus BBVA

      Cybersecurity for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Business Process, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Risk Analysis, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      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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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera Instructor Network
    • English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
    • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • El arte de negociar: University of California, Irvine
    • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
    • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
    • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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