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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Program Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Contract Negotiation, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Value Propositions, Consultative Approaches, Process Design, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consulting, Business Strategy, Data Analysis Software, Business Intelligence, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Analytics, Analytics, Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Collaboration, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Executive Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Strategy, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Public Health, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Infectious Disease Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Product Requirements, Conflict Management, Product Management, Sprint Retrospectives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Assessment for Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project: ESSEC Business School
    • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
    • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
    • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London

    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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