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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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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Customer Retention, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Facebook, E-Commerce, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Understanding Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Communication, Employee Engagement, Social Media

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Data Literacy, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Communication, Executive Presence, Self-Awareness

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Fat Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Open Mindset, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Development, Rapport Building, Organizational Change, Resilience, Data Collection, Focus Group, Change Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Analysis, Asset Management, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Communications, Diversity Awareness, Consultative Approaches, Qualitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Red Hat

      Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
    • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera Project Network
    • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
    • MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Edureka
    • Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
    • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
    • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

    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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