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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Team Management, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, ASP.NET, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Software Testing, Scalability, Performance Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, Microservices, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Architecture, Web Applications, User Accounts, Data Integrity, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Redis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of London

      Statistics for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Histogram, Graphing

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Technical Product Management, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Ideation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Understanding User Needs

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Sales Support, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Advanced Analytics, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Application Deployment, Data Science, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Django (Web Framework), Regression Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Adobe

      Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Multimedia, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Video Editing, Infographics, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, System Monitoring, Mac OS, Unix, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Get started with Asana: Coursera Project Network
    • .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers: EDUCBA
    • Statistics for International Business: University of London
    • Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career: SkillUp EdTech
    • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
    • Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics: University of California San Diego
    • Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
    • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Skills

    Top courses include Professional Skills for the Workplace from the University of California, Davis, People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success from IBM, and Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions from the University of Michigan. These courses cover communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership essentials.‎

    Yes. Many soft skills courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, work well with others, resolve conflicts, and build relationships. Courses often include practical techniques for presenting ideas, active listening, emotional intelligence, and working effectively in diverse teams.‎

    Not at all. Soft skills courses on Coursera are designed for everyone, whether you’re starting your career, moving into a leadership role, or seeking to build better connections in your current work or studies.‎

    Yes. Soft skills are essential for career growth and workplace success in every field. Coursera courses can help you develop these in-demand abilities, boost your confidence, and earn certificates that demonstrate your commitment to professional growth.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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