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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure, Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of marketing analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Image Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Job Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Researcher Management and Leadership Training

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Time Management, Human Resources Software, Employee Onboarding, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Productivity Software, Document Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Berklee

      Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Apache Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Analysis of Business Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Marketing Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Financial Acumen, Working Capital, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing, Case Studies, Team Leadership, Business Management, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Analysis, Branding, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Project Management: Life cycle and project planning: Politecnico di Milano
    • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Image Editing: Adobe
    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
    • Hiring and Onboarding Employees with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
    • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    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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