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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      788 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Bioinformatics, Text Mining, Data Processing, R Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      479 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Professional Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Meeting Facilitation, Product Requirements, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Project Management, Employee Coaching, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, Analytical Skills, R Programming, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, OpenShift, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, CI/CD, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Microservices, Scalability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      994 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Sharing, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Ad Hoc Analysis, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Data Analysis Software, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      494 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Jazz Improvisation: Berklee
    • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
    • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Professional Scrum Master: SkillUp
    • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift: IBM
    • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
    • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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