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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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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethical Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Business Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      Cybersecurity for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Business Process, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Risk Analysis, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, Cloud Services, PostgreSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Code Coverage, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Data, Integration Testing, Restful API, Microservices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Evaluating Designs with Users

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Working With Children, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Student Support and Services, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, OS Process Management

      Build toward a degree

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
    • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Cybersecurity for Managers: Campus BBVA
    • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
    • Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management: SkillUp
    • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
    • Evaluating Designs with Users: University of Michigan
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
    • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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