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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Strategy and Game Theory for Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Principles of UX/UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Marketing and Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Surveys, Product Promotion, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Data Collection, Data Management, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      947 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Measurement, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sports Performance Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Gathering and Developing the News

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding User Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Build personal resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y comunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting, Learning Styles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
    • Business English: Marketing and Sales: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: Meta
    • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
    • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Gathering and Developing the News: Michigan State University
    • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
    • Build personal resilience: 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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