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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Professional Development

      4.7
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ball State University

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

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      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Scalability, Application Security, Information Privacy

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Demand Planning, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Precast Structural System

      Skills you'll gain: Shop Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Construction Inspection, Building Design, Construction Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Tolerance, Engineering Practices, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Product Testing, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Gen AI for Code Generation for Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Scenario Testing, Code Review, Python Programming, Test Case, ChatGPT, Application Development, Automation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Content Management, Multimedia, User Experience Design

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      JavaScript for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unit Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Data Visualization: Ball State University
    • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera Instructor Network
    • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
    • Forecast bikeshare demand using time series models in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Precast Structural System: L&T EduTech
    • Gen AI for Code Generation for Python: Edureka
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network

    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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