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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Periodic Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Sales Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Responsible AI, Sales, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, Sales Enablement, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Management, Employee Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Investment Banking, Negotiation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Corporate Finance, Health Care, Cash Flows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Conflict Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Software Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Web Application Development with ASP.NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, User Accounts, Data Integrity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Model View Controller, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design Specifications, Persona Development, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Ideation, Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Precalculus: Periodic Functions: Johns Hopkins University
    • Strategic Sales Leadership: Starweaver
    • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to Healthcare Finance: University of Michigan
    • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
    • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Software Sales: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt

    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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