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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Generative AI, Analytics, Workflow Management, Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Meeting Facilitation, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Plan Execution, Taking Meeting Minutes, Complex Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Technical Communication, Management Reporting, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Social Skills, Stress Management, Professional Development, Compassion, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Discipline, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Database Design, Database Management, Data Visualization, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, SQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Business Process, SQL, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Gmail, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Peking University

      Chinese for Beginners

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Java Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Hibernate (Java), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, Web Development Tools, API Design, CI/CD, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive Web Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Java, Java Programming, Version Control, Professional Networking, Database Management, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Java Programming, Java, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Software Architecture, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
    • ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • IBM Java Developer: IBM

    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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