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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      SAS

      Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing a Personal Essay

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Management, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      MathWorks

      Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Trend Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Training and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Nursing, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Beer Quality

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food and Beverage, Production Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, Biochemistry, Standard Operating Procedure, Risk Control, Safety Assurance, Microbiology, Chemistry, Process Control, Statistical Methods, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Product Testing, Process Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Aligning Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Applications, Software Development, DevOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, Behavior-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, User Story

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam : SAS
    • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
    • Project Delivery in Business Analysis and Capstone Project: Microsoft
    • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Nursing Informatics Training and Education: University of Minnesota
    • Beer Quality: University of California, Davis
    • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine

    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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