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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Introduction to Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consultative Approaches, Business Management, Problem Solving, Analysis, Client Services, Business Analytics, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Python Programming, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Style Guides

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Multimedia

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Product Management Certification

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Business Development, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Commercialization, Leadership, Go To Market Strategy, Agile Methodology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Influencer Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Presentations, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Marketing Budgets, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Performance Reporting, Business Metrics, 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

    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM
    • Introduction to Management Consulting: Emory University
    • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
    • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Product Management Certification: SkillUp
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: 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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