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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

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      Google

      Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Solutions, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Incident Response and Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Document Management, Data Integrity, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Listening and Note-Taking

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      953 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Python Project for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, SQL, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Restful API, Python Programming, Unit Testing, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      774 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Professional Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Project Closure, Product Requirements, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Kanban Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      585 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estrategias de Negociación

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Communication, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Professional Development, Teamwork, Business Strategy, Cooperation, Leadership, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: IBM
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression: IBM
    • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
    • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM
    • Professional Scrum Master: SkillUp EdTech
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Estrategias de Negociación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Skills

    Top courses include Professional Skills for the Workplace from the University of California, Davis, People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success from IBM, and Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions from the University of Michigan. These courses cover communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership essentials.‎

    Yes. Many soft skills courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, work well with others, resolve conflicts, and build relationships. Courses often include practical techniques for presenting ideas, active listening, emotional intelligence, and working effectively in diverse teams.‎

    Not at all. Soft skills courses on Coursera are designed for everyone, whether you’re starting your career, moving into a leadership role, or seeking to build better connections in your current work or studies.‎

    Yes. Soft skills are essential for career growth and workplace success in every field. Coursera courses can help you develop these in-demand abilities, boost your confidence, and earn certificates that demonstrate your commitment to professional growth.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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