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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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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, ChatGPT, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Internal Communications, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Value Propositions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Evaluating Designs with Users

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Version Control, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Network Protocols

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Architectural Design, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Workforce Development, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Code Coverage, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Data, Integration Testing, Restful API, Microservices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Product Development using AutoCAD

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Technical Drawing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Learning Theory, Community Outreach, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Team Management, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Positivity, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Compassion, Respiration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Evaluating Designs with Users: University of Michigan
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
    • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
    • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : 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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