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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

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      640 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Management, Operating Systems, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, System Configuration, User Accounts, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Web Applications, Continuous Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Database Development, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Development, Database Systems, Javascript

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Data Collection, Job Analysis, Business Analytics, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Data Integrity, Project Management, Professional Development, Human Resource Policies, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Program Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Policy, Economics, Balance Sheet, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Econometrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Curiosity, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to 3D Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Design, User Interface (UI), Creativity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, Action Oriented, Marketing, Concision, Branding, Organizational Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Design, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Ideation, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Health Systems, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Organizational Change, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Grant Applications, Health Technology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Metadata Management, Histogram, Data Import/Export, Computer Vision, Data Storage, Color Theory, Matlab

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Building Your Freelancing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Intellectual Property, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Service Improvement, Customer Analysis, Service Design, Tax Preparation, Sales Process, Business Risk Management, Lead Generation, Scope Management, Peer Review, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
    • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
    • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
    • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London

    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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