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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • I

      IE Business School

      Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Strategic management: Be competitive

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Data Science with R - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Transformation, Web Scraping, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      KodeKloud

      Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: YAML, Kubernetes, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Application Deployment, General Networking, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Target Audience, Talent Management, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Management, Risk Mitigation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

      Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Lesson Planning, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, Higher Education, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting, Public Speaking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Financial Planning, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Environment, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Economics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      661 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Training and Learning Online

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Adaptability, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Vector Database Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Data Store, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Natural Language Processing, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Generative AI, Database Management Systems, Node.JS, Image Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
    • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
    • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
    • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
    • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Training and Learning Online: University of Leeds

    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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