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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Leadership Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Languages with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Language Competency, Language Learning, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Communication, Writing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Industrial Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Protocols

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, E-Commerce, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Communication Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Active Listening, Brainstorming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
    • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
    • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka
    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD

    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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