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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

      Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Email Marketing, Strategic Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, FinTech, Return On Investment, Crisis Management, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Construction Management Industry and Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Cost Management, Facility Management, Team Building, Communication Planning, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Business Ethics, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Warehousing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Design, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, PostgreSQL, IT Automation, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Conflict Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting Languages, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, General Networking, Application Security, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Financial Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Operating Budget, Finance, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Manufacturing and Production, Material Handling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Grit and Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Closure, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Presentations, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
    • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
    • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
    • Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams: University of California, Davis
    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
    • Financial Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • 3D Printing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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