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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Resilience, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Planning, Personal Development, Resilience, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      857 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic English: Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Research, Proofreading, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Vocabulary, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Teamwork, Composure, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      98K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York
    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • Collaborate Effectively for Professional Success: IBM
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google
    • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University

    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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