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    Soft skills courses can help you learn how to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and navigate workplace dynamics with emotional intelligence and adaptability.

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    Find the Best Soft Skills Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Teamwork, Composure, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      G

      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Science, Database Management, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software, Data Cleansing, Software Development Tools, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Conflict Management, Productivity, Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Time Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Price Negotiation, Professionalism, Communication, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      G

      Google

      Google Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Research, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Digital Communications, Productivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Workflow Management, Finance, Data Management, Business Intelligence Software, Consolidation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Productivity Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      62K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, OpenAI, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Configuration Management, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Programming Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University

    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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