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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Planning, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Promotional Strategies, Vendor Management, Marketing Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fractal Analytics

      Fractal Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Strategy, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Data Manipulation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, Linux, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Unix, Program Development, Development Environment, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Software Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Finance

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Scope Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Editing, Content Development and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Public Affairs

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Operational Efficiency, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      428 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp EdTech
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington

    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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