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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy, Product Design, Innovation, Resource Utilization, Business Transformation, Policy Analysis, Business Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Prototyping, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Experience, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Social and Human Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Recruitment, Team Motivation, Recruitment, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Creative Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Motivational Skills, Planning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Regression Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Skills, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Process Design, IBM Cloud, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Automation, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Decision Support Systems, Customer experience improvement, Interaction Design, WordPress

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Hygiene, Medical History Documentation, General Medicine, Public Health, Health Care, Anatomy, Health Assessment, Anesthesiology, Medical Imaging, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Continuous Delivery, File Systems, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, File Management, CI/CD, Software Development, Shell Script, Unix, Debugging, Version Control, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Marketing Analytics Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Market Data, Spreadsheet Software, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Facebook, Digital Marketing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Collection, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
    • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
    • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
    • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
    • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
    • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
    • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation

    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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