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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

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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 Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Project Design, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Process Driven Development, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation, Project Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Planning, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Statistical Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing

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      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Rice University

      Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistics, Business Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 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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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
    • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project: ESSEC Business School
    • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • 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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