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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Data Security, Secure Coding, Human Factors (Security), Fraud detection, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Subcontracting, Business Strategy, Employee Training, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      579 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Security Awareness, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Cryptography, Legal Technology, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Persuasive Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Business Communication, Leadership, Presentations, Trustworthiness, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Installation, Network Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Fundamentals of Management, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps: CertNexus
    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
    • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity

    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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